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How many syllables in “cobelligerent”?

5

syllables in "cobelligerent"

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Word details

Syllables

5

co · bel · li · ge · rent

Letters

13

c · o · b · e · l · l · i · g · e · r · e · n · t

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
b3
e1
l1
l1
i1
g2
e1
r1
e1
n1
t1

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About the word “cobelligerent

The word cobelligerent contains 5 syllables, divided as co · bel · li · ge · rent. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cobelligerent" have?

"cobelligerent" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "cobelligerent" into syllables?

"cobelligerent" is divided into syllables as: co · bel · li · ge · rent.

What is the Scrabble score for "cobelligerent"?

The Scrabble score for "cobelligerent" is 18 points.

Using “cobelligerent” in writing

"cobelligerent" (co · bel · li · ge · rent) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, cobelligerent is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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