How many syllables in “collapses”?
syllables in "collapses"
Word details
Syllables
2
colla · pses
Letters
9
c · o · l · l · a · p · s · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “collapses”
The word “collapses” contains 2 syllables, divided as colla · pses. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "collapses" have?
"collapses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "collapses" into syllables?
"collapses" is divided into syllables as: colla · pses.
What is the Scrabble score for "collapses"?
The Scrabble score for "collapses" is 13 points.
Using “collapses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "collapses" (colla · pses) 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, “collapses” is worth 13 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 “collapses”
The letters in “collapses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: escallops.