How many syllables in “collapse”?
syllables in "collapse"
Word details
Syllables
2
coll · apse
Letters
8
c · o · l · l · a · p · s · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “collapse”
The word “collapse” contains 2 syllables, divided as coll · apse. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "collapse" have?
"collapse" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "collapse" into syllables?
"collapse" is divided into syllables as: coll · apse.
What is the Scrabble score for "collapse"?
The Scrabble score for "collapse" is 12 points.
Using “collapse” in writing
Two-syllable words like "collapse" (coll · apse) 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, “collapse” 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 “collapse”
The letters in “collapse” can be rearranged to spell one other word: escallop.