How many syllables in “col”?
1
syllable in "col"
col
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Word details
Syllables
1
col
Letters
3
c · o · l
Scrabble
5
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
c3
o1
l1
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About the word “col”
The word “col” contains 1 syllable, divided as col. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "col" have?
"col" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "col" into syllables?
"col" is divided into syllables as: col.
What is the Scrabble score for "col"?
The Scrabble score for "col" is 5 points.
Using “col” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "col" 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, “col” is worth 5 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.