How many syllables in “cognations”?
syllables in "cognations"
Word details
Syllables
3
cogna · tions
Letters
10
c · o · g · n · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “cognations”
The word “cognations” contains 3 syllables, divided as cogna · tions. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cognations" have?
"cognations" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cognations" into syllables?
"cognations" is divided into syllables as: cogna · tions.
What is the Scrabble score for "cognations"?
The Scrabble score for "cognations" is 13 points.
Using “cognations” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cognations" (cogna · tions) 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, “cognations” is worth 13 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 “cognations”
The letters in “cognations” can be rearranged to spell one other word: contagions.