How many syllables in “corries”?
syllables in "corries"
Word details
Syllables
2
cor · ries
Letters
7
c · o · r · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “corries”
The word “corries” contains 2 syllables, divided as cor · ries. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "corries" have?
"corries" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "corries" into syllables?
"corries" is divided into syllables as: cor · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "corries"?
The Scrabble score for "corries" is 9 points.
Using “corries” in writing
Two-syllable words like "corries" (cor · ries) 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, “corries” is worth 9 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 “corries”
The letters in “corries” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cirrose, crosier, orrices.