How many syllables in “cortexes”?
syllables in "cortexes"
Word details
Syllables
2
cort · exes
Letters
8
c · o · r · t · e · x · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “cortexes”
The word “cortexes” contains 2 syllables, divided as cort · exes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cortexes" have?
"cortexes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cortexes" into syllables?
"cortexes" is divided into syllables as: cort · exes.
What is the Scrabble score for "cortexes"?
The Scrabble score for "cortexes" is 17 points.
Using “cortexes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cortexes" (cort · exes) 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, “cortexes” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “cortexes”
The letters in “cortexes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coexerts.