How many syllables in “colobus”?
syllables in "colobus"
Word details
Syllables
3
co · lo · bus
Letters
7
c · o · l · o · b · u · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “colobus”
The word “colobus” contains 3 syllables, divided as co · lo · bus. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "colobus" have?
"colobus" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "colobus" into syllables?
"colobus" is divided into syllables as: co · lo · bus.
What is the Scrabble score for "colobus"?
The Scrabble score for "colobus" is 11 points.
Using “colobus” in writing
Three-syllable words like "colobus" (co · lo · bus) 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, “colobus” is worth 11 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 “colobus”
The letters in “colobus” can be rearranged to spell one other word: subcool.