How many syllables in “collarbone”?
syllables in "collarbone"
Word details
Syllables
3
coll · arbo · ne
Letters
10
c · o · l · l · a · r · b · o · n · e
Scrabble
14
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About the word “collarbone”
The word “collarbone” contains 3 syllables, divided as coll · arbo · ne. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "collarbone" have?
"collarbone" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "collarbone" into syllables?
"collarbone" is divided into syllables as: coll · arbo · ne.
What is the Scrabble score for "collarbone"?
The Scrabble score for "collarbone" is 14 points.
Using “collarbone” in writing
Three-syllable words like "collarbone" (coll · arbo · ne) 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, “collarbone” is worth 14 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.