How many syllables in “courtesan”?
syllables in "courtesan"
Word details
Syllables
3
cour · te · san
Letters
9
c · o · u · r · t · e · s · a · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “courtesan”
The word “courtesan” contains 3 syllables, divided as cour · te · san. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "courtesan" have?
"courtesan" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "courtesan" into syllables?
"courtesan" is divided into syllables as: cour · te · san.
What is the Scrabble score for "courtesan"?
The Scrabble score for "courtesan" is 11 points.
Using “courtesan” in writing
Three-syllable words like "courtesan" (cour · te · san) 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, “courtesan” is worth 11 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 “courtesan”
The letters in “courtesan” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: courantes, nectarous, outrances.