How many syllables in “course”?
syllable in "course"
Word details
Syllables
1
course
Letters
6
c · o · u · r · s · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “course”
The word “course” contains 1 syllable, divided as course. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "course" have?
"course" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "course" into syllables?
"course" is divided into syllables as: course.
What is the Scrabble score for "course"?
The Scrabble score for "course" is 8 points.
Using “course” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "course" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “course” is worth 8 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 “course”
The letters in “course” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cerous, crouse, source.