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How many syllables in “coulises”?

2

syllables in "coulises"

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Word details

Syllables

2

coul · ises

Letters

8

c · o · u · l · i · s · e · s

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
u1
l1
i1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “coulises

The word coulises contains 2 syllables, divided as coul · ises. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "coulises" have?

"coulises" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "coulises" into syllables?

"coulises" is divided into syllables as: coul · ises.

What is the Scrabble score for "coulises"?

The Scrabble score for "coulises" is 10 points.

Using “coulises” in writing

Two-syllable words like "coulises" (coul · ises) 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, coulises is worth 10 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 “coulises

The letters in coulises can be rearranged to spell one other word: coulisse.

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