How many syllables in “cosmopolitan”?
syllables in "cosmopolitan"
Word details
Syllables
5
co · smo · po · li · tan
Letters
12
c · o · s · m · o · p · o · l · i · t · a · n
Scrabble
18
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About the word “cosmopolitan”
The word “cosmopolitan” contains 5 syllables, divided as co · smo · po · li · tan. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "cosmopolitan" have?
"cosmopolitan" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cosmopolitan" into syllables?
"cosmopolitan" is divided into syllables as: co · smo · po · li · tan.
What is the Scrabble score for "cosmopolitan"?
The Scrabble score for "cosmopolitan" is 18 points.
Using “cosmopolitan” in writing
"cosmopolitan" (co · smo · po · li · tan) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cosmopolitan” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.