How many syllables in “codlings”?
syllables in "codlings"
Word details
Syllables
2
cod · lings
Letters
8
c · o · d · l · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “codlings”
The word “codlings” contains 2 syllables, divided as cod · lings. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "codlings" have?
"codlings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "codlings" into syllables?
"codlings" is divided into syllables as: cod · lings.
What is the Scrabble score for "codlings"?
The Scrabble score for "codlings" is 12 points.
Using “codlings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "codlings" (cod · lings) 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, “codlings” is worth 12 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 “codlings”
The letters in “codlings” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: lingcods, scolding.