How many syllables in “cornhuskers”?
syllables in "cornhuskers"
Word details
Syllables
3
cor · nhu · skers
Letters
11
c · o · r · n · h · u · s · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “cornhuskers”
The word “cornhuskers” contains 3 syllables, divided as cor · nhu · skers. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cornhuskers" have?
"cornhuskers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cornhuskers" into syllables?
"cornhuskers" is divided into syllables as: cor · nhu · skers.
What is the Scrabble score for "cornhuskers"?
The Scrabble score for "cornhuskers" is 20 points.
Using “cornhuskers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cornhuskers" (cor · nhu · skers) 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, “cornhuskers” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.