How many syllables in “coastline”?
syllables in "coastline"
Word details
Syllables
2
coast · line
Letters
9
c · o · a · s · t · l · i · n · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “coastline”
The word “coastline” contains 2 syllables, divided as coast · line. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coastline" have?
"coastline" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "coastline" into syllables?
"coastline" is divided into syllables as: coast · line.
What is the Scrabble score for "coastline"?
The Scrabble score for "coastline" is 11 points.
Using “coastline” in writing
Two-syllable words like "coastline" (coast · line) 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, “coastline” is worth 11 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 “coastline”
The letters in “coastline” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sectional.