How many syllables in “cordons”?
syllables in "cordons"
Word details
Syllables
2
cor · dons
Letters
7
c · o · r · d · o · n · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “cordons”
The word “cordons” contains 2 syllables, divided as cor · dons. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cordons" have?
"cordons" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cordons" into syllables?
"cordons" is divided into syllables as: cor · dons.
What is the Scrabble score for "cordons"?
The Scrabble score for "cordons" is 10 points.
Using “cordons” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cordons" (cor · dons) 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, “cordons” 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 “cordons”
The letters in “cordons” can be rearranged to spell one other word: condors.