How many syllables in “cotillions”?
syllables in "cotillions"
Word details
Syllables
3
co · til · lions
Letters
10
c · o · t · i · l · l · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “cotillions”
The word “cotillions” contains 3 syllables, divided as co · til · lions. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cotillions" have?
"cotillions" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cotillions" into syllables?
"cotillions" is divided into syllables as: co · til · lions.
What is the Scrabble score for "cotillions"?
The Scrabble score for "cotillions" is 12 points.
Using “cotillions” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cotillions" (co · til · lions) 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, “cotillions” is worth 12 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 “cotillions”
The letters in “cotillions” can be rearranged to spell one other word: octillions.