How many syllables in “coil”?
syllable in "coil"
Word details
Syllables
1
coil
Letters
4
c · o · i · l
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “coil”
The word “coil” contains 1 syllable, divided as coil. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coil" have?
"coil" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "coil" into syllables?
"coil" is divided into syllables as: coil.
What is the Scrabble score for "coil"?
The Scrabble score for "coil" is 6 points.
Using “coil” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "coil" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “coil” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “coil”
The letters in “coil” can be rearranged to spell one other word: loci.