How many syllables in “courgettes”?
syllables in "courgettes"
Word details
Syllables
3
cour · get · tes
Letters
10
c · o · u · r · g · e · t · t · e · s
Scrabble
13
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About the word “courgettes”
The word “courgettes” contains 3 syllables, divided as cour · get · tes. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "courgettes" have?
"courgettes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "courgettes" into syllables?
"courgettes" is divided into syllables as: cour · get · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "courgettes"?
The Scrabble score for "courgettes" is 13 points.
Using “courgettes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "courgettes" (cour · get · tes) 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, “courgettes” 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.