How many syllables in “coarsens”?
syllables in "coarsens"
Word details
Syllables
2
coar · sens
Letters
8
c · o · a · r · s · e · n · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “coarsens”
The word “coarsens” contains 2 syllables, divided as coar · sens. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coarsens" have?
"coarsens" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "coarsens" into syllables?
"coarsens" is divided into syllables as: coar · sens.
What is the Scrabble score for "coarsens"?
The Scrabble score for "coarsens" is 10 points.
Using “coarsens” in writing
Two-syllable words like "coarsens" (coar · sens) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “coarsens” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “coarsens”
The letters in “coarsens” can be rearranged to spell one other word: narcoses.