How many syllables in “cost”?
syllable in "cost"
Word details
Syllables
1
cost
Letters
4
c · o · s · t
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “cost”
The word “cost” contains 1 syllable, divided as cost. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cost" have?
"cost" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "cost" into syllables?
"cost" is divided into syllables as: cost.
What is the Scrabble score for "cost"?
The Scrabble score for "cost" is 6 points.
Using “cost” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "cost" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cost” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “cost”
The letters in “cost” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: cots, scot.