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How many syllables in “collude”?

2

syllables in "collude"

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Word details

Syllables

2

coll · ude

Letters

7

c · o · l · l · u · d · e

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
l1
l1
u1
d2
e1

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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.

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