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How many syllables in “cormous”?

2

syllables in "cormous"

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Word details

Syllables

2

cor · mous

Letters

7

c · o · r · m · o · u · s

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
r1
m3
o1
u1
s1

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About the word “cormous

The word cormous contains 2 syllables, divided as cor · mous. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cormous" have?

"cormous" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "cormous" into syllables?

"cormous" is divided into syllables as: cor · mous.

What is the Scrabble score for "cormous"?

The Scrabble score for "cormous" is 11 points.

Using “cormous” in writing

Two-syllable words like "cormous" (cor · mous) 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, cormous is worth 11 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.

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