How many syllables in “cores”?
syllables in "cores"
Word details
Syllables
2
co · res
Letters
5
c · o · r · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “cores”
The word “cores” contains 2 syllables, divided as co · res. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cores" have?
"cores" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cores" into syllables?
"cores" is divided into syllables as: co · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "cores"?
The Scrabble score for "cores" is 7 points.
Using “cores” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cores" (co · res) 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, “cores” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “cores”
The letters in “cores” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: ceros, corse, score.