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How many syllables in “coffers”?

2

syllables in "coffers"

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Word details

Syllables

2

cof · fers

Letters

7

c · o · f · f · e · r · s

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
f4
f4
e1
r1
s1

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About the word “coffers

The word coffers contains 2 syllables, divided as cof · fers. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "coffers" have?

"coffers" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "coffers" into syllables?

"coffers" is divided into syllables as: cof · fers.

What is the Scrabble score for "coffers"?

The Scrabble score for "coffers" is 15 points.

Using “coffers” in writing

Two-syllable words like "coffers" (cof · fers) 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, coffers is worth 15 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 “coffers

The letters in coffers can be rearranged to spell one other word: scoffer.

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