How many syllables in “cornerstone”?
syllables in "cornerstone"
Word details
Syllables
3
corn · erst · one
Letters
11
c · o · r · n · e · r · s · t · o · n · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “cornerstone”
The word “cornerstone” contains 3 syllables, divided as corn · erst · one. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cornerstone" have?
"cornerstone" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cornerstone" into syllables?
"cornerstone" is divided into syllables as: corn · erst · one.
What is the Scrabble score for "cornerstone"?
The Scrabble score for "cornerstone" is 13 points.
Using “cornerstone” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cornerstone" (corn · erst · one) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cornerstone” is worth 13 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 “cornerstone”
The letters in “cornerstone” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nonsecretor.