How many syllables in “codons”?
syllables in "codons"
Word details
Syllables
2
co · dons
Letters
6
c · o · d · o · n · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “codons”
The word “codons” contains 2 syllables, divided as co · dons. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "codons" have?
"codons" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "codons" into syllables?
"codons" is divided into syllables as: co · dons.
What is the Scrabble score for "codons"?
The Scrabble score for "codons" is 9 points.
Using “codons” in writing
Two-syllable words like "codons" (co · dons) 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, “codons” is worth 9 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 “codons”
The letters in “codons” can be rearranged to spell one other word: condos.