How many syllables in “coiffures”?
syllables in "coiffures"
Word details
Syllables
3
coif · fu · res
Letters
9
c · o · i · f · f · u · r · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “coiffures”
The word “coiffures” contains 3 syllables, divided as coif · fu · res. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coiffures" have?
"coiffures" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "coiffures" into syllables?
"coiffures" is divided into syllables as: coif · fu · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "coiffures"?
The Scrabble score for "coiffures" is 17 points.
Using “coiffures” in writing
Three-syllable words like "coiffures" (coif · fu · res) 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, “coiffures” is worth 17 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 “coiffures”
The letters in “coiffures” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coiffeurs.