How many syllables in “contuses”?
syllables in "contuses"
Word details
Syllables
2
cont · uses
Letters
8
c · o · n · t · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “contuses”
The word “contuses” contains 2 syllables, divided as cont · uses. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "contuses" have?
"contuses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "contuses" into syllables?
"contuses" is divided into syllables as: cont · uses.
What is the Scrabble score for "contuses"?
The Scrabble score for "contuses" is 10 points.
Using “contuses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "contuses" (cont · uses) 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, “contuses” 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 “contuses”
The letters in “contuses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: countess.