How many syllables in “countess”?
syllables in "countess"
Word details
Syllables
2
coun · tess
Letters
8
c · o · u · n · t · e · s · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “countess”
The word “countess” contains 2 syllables, divided as coun · tess. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "countess" have?
"countess" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "countess" into syllables?
"countess" is divided into syllables as: coun · tess.
What is the Scrabble score for "countess"?
The Scrabble score for "countess" is 10 points.
Using “countess” in writing
Two-syllable words like "countess" (coun · tess) 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, “countess” 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 “countess”
The letters in “countess” can be rearranged to spell one other word: contuses.