How many syllables in “cognition”?
syllables in "cognition"
Word details
Syllables
3
cogni · tion
Letters
9
c · o · g · n · i · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “cognition”
The word “cognition” contains 3 syllables, divided as cogni · tion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cognition" have?
"cognition" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cognition" into syllables?
"cognition" is divided into syllables as: cogni · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "cognition"?
The Scrabble score for "cognition" is 12 points.
Using “cognition” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cognition" (cogni · 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, “cognition” 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 “cognition”
The letters in “cognition” can be rearranged to spell one other word: incognito.