How many syllables in “cockling”?
syllables in "cockling"
Word details
Syllables
2
coc · kling
Letters
8
c · o · c · k · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “cockling”
The word “cockling” contains 2 syllables, divided as coc · kling. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cockling" have?
"cockling" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cockling" into syllables?
"cockling" is divided into syllables as: coc · kling.
What is the Scrabble score for "cockling"?
The Scrabble score for "cockling" is 17 points.
Using “cockling” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cockling" (coc · kling) 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, “cockling” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “cockling”
The letters in “cockling” can be rearranged to spell one other word: clocking.