How many syllables in “cordon”?
syllables in "cordon"
Word details
Syllables
2
cor · don
Letters
6
c · o · r · d · o · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “cordon”
The word “cordon” contains 2 syllables, divided as cor · don. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cordon" have?
"cordon" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cordon" into syllables?
"cordon" is divided into syllables as: cor · don.
What is the Scrabble score for "cordon"?
The Scrabble score for "cordon" is 9 points.
Using “cordon” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cordon" (cor · don) 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, “cordon” 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 “cordon”
The letters in “cordon” can be rearranged to spell one other word: condor.