How many syllables in “costs”?
syllable in "costs"
Word details
Syllables
1
costs
Letters
5
c · o · s · t · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “costs”
The word “costs” contains 1 syllable, divided as costs. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "costs" have?
"costs" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "costs" into syllables?
"costs" is divided into syllables as: costs.
What is the Scrabble score for "costs"?
The Scrabble score for "costs" is 7 points.
Using “costs” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "costs" 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, “costs” is worth 7 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 “costs”
The letters in “costs” can be rearranged to spell one other word: scots.