How many syllables in “courses”?
syllable in "courses"
Word details
Syllables
1
courses
Letters
7
c · o · u · r · s · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “courses”
The word “courses” contains 1 syllable, divided as courses. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "courses" have?
"courses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "courses" into syllables?
"courses" is divided into syllables as: courses.
What is the Scrabble score for "courses"?
The Scrabble score for "courses" is 9 points.
Using “courses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "courses" 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, “courses” is worth 9 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 “courses”
The letters in “courses” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: sources, sucrose.