How many syllables in “costar”?
syllables in "costar"
Word details
Syllables
2
co · star
Letters
6
c · o · s · t · a · r
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “costar”
The word “costar” contains 2 syllables, divided as co · star. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "costar" have?
"costar" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "costar" into syllables?
"costar" is divided into syllables as: co · star.
What is the Scrabble score for "costar"?
The Scrabble score for "costar" is 8 points.
Using “costar” in writing
Two-syllable words like "costar" (co · star) 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, “costar” is worth 8 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 “costar”
The letters in “costar” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: actors, castor, scrota, tarocs.