How many syllables in “copes”?
syllables in "copes"
Word details
Syllables
2
co · pes
Letters
5
c · o · p · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “copes”
The word “copes” contains 2 syllables, divided as co · pes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "copes" have?
"copes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "copes" into syllables?
"copes" is divided into syllables as: co · pes.
What is the Scrabble score for "copes"?
The Scrabble score for "copes" is 9 points.
Using “copes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "copes" (co · pes) 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, “copes” is worth 9 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 “copes”
The letters in “copes” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: copse, scope.