How many syllables in “collude”?
syllables in "collude"
Word details
Syllables
2
coll · ude
Letters
7
c · o · l · l · u · d · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “collude”
The word “collude” contains 2 syllables, divided as coll · ude. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "collude" have?
"collude" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "collude" into syllables?
"collude" is divided into syllables as: coll · ude.
What is the Scrabble score for "collude"?
The Scrabble score for "collude" is 10 points.
Using “collude” in writing
Two-syllable words like "collude" (coll · ude) 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, “collude” is worth 10 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 “collude”
The letters in “collude” can be rearranged to spell one other word: loculed.