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How many syllables in “cothurns”?

2

syllables in "cothurns"

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Word details

Syllables

2

cot · hurns

Letters

8

c · o · t · h · u · r · n · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
t1
h4
u1
r1
n1
s1

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About the word “cothurns

The word cothurns contains 2 syllables, divided as cot · hurns. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cothurns" have?

"cothurns" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "cothurns" into syllables?

"cothurns" is divided into syllables as: cot · hurns.

What is the Scrabble score for "cothurns"?

The Scrabble score for "cothurns" is 13 points.

Using “cothurns” in writing

Two-syllable words like "cothurns" (cot · hurns) 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, cothurns is worth 13 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.

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