How many syllables in “collie”?
syllables in "collie"
Word details
Syllables
2
col · lie
Letters
6
c · o · l · l · i · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “collie”
The word “collie” contains 2 syllables, divided as col · lie. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "collie" have?
"collie" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "collie" into syllables?
"collie" is divided into syllables as: col · lie.
What is the Scrabble score for "collie"?
The Scrabble score for "collie" is 8 points.
Using “collie” in writing
Two-syllable words like "collie" (col · lie) 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, “collie” is worth 8 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 “collie”
The letters in “collie” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ocelli.