How many syllables in “cotillion”?
syllables in "cotillion"
Word details
Syllables
3
co · til · lion
Letters
9
c · o · t · i · l · l · i · o · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cotillion”
The word “cotillion” contains 3 syllables, divided as co · til · lion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cotillion" have?
"cotillion" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cotillion" into syllables?
"cotillion" is divided into syllables as: co · til · lion.
What is the Scrabble score for "cotillion"?
The Scrabble score for "cotillion" is 11 points.
Using “cotillion” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cotillion" (co · til · lion) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cotillion” is worth 11 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 “cotillion”
The letters in “cotillion” can be rearranged to spell one other word: octillion.