How many syllables in “cordierites”?
syllables in "cordierites"
Word details
Syllables
4
cor · die · ri · tes
Letters
11
c · o · r · d · i · e · r · i · t · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “cordierites”
The word “cordierites” contains 4 syllables, divided as cor · die · ri · tes. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cordierites" have?
"cordierites" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "cordierites" into syllables?
"cordierites" is divided into syllables as: cor · die · ri · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "cordierites"?
The Scrabble score for "cordierites" is 14 points.
Using “cordierites” in writing
Four-syllable words like "cordierites" (cor · die · ri · tes) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cordierites” is worth 14 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 “cordierites”
The letters in “cordierites” can be rearranged to spell one other word: directories.