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How many syllables in “cognised”?

2

syllables in "cognised"

cognised
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Word details

Syllables

2

cogn · ised

Letters

8

c · o · g · n · i · s · e · d

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
g2
n1
i1
s1
e1
d2

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About the word “cognised

The word cognised contains 2 syllables, divided as cogn · ised. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cognised" have?

"cognised" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "cognised" into syllables?

"cognised" is divided into syllables as: cogn · ised.

What is the Scrabble score for "cognised"?

The Scrabble score for "cognised" is 12 points.

Using “cognised” in writing

Two-syllable words like "cognised" (cogn · ised) 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, cognised 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 “cognised

The letters in cognised can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: codesign, cosigned.

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