How many syllables in “cognation”?
syllables in "cognation"
Word details
Syllables
3
cogna · tion
Letters
9
c · o · g · n · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “cognation”
The word “cognation” contains 3 syllables, divided as cogna · tion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cognation" have?
"cognation" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cognation" into syllables?
"cognation" is divided into syllables as: cogna · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "cognation"?
The Scrabble score for "cognation" is 12 points.
Using “cognation” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cognation" (cogna · tion) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cognation” 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 “cognation”
The letters in “cognation” can be rearranged to spell one other word: contagion.