How many syllables in “codon”?
syllables in "codon"
Word details
Syllables
2
co · don
Letters
5
c · o · d · o · n
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “codon”
The word “codon” contains 2 syllables, divided as co · don. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "codon" have?
"codon" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "codon" into syllables?
"codon" is divided into syllables as: co · don.
What is the Scrabble score for "codon"?
The Scrabble score for "codon" is 8 points.
Using “codon” in writing
Two-syllable words like "codon" (co · don) 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, “codon” is worth 8 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 “codon”
The letters in “codon” can be rearranged to spell one other word: condo.