How many syllables in “couthiest”?
syllables in "couthiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
cout · hiest
Letters
9
c · o · u · t · h · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “couthiest”
The word “couthiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as cout · hiest. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "couthiest" have?
"couthiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "couthiest" into syllables?
"couthiest" is divided into syllables as: cout · hiest.
What is the Scrabble score for "couthiest"?
The Scrabble score for "couthiest" is 14 points.
Using “couthiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "couthiest" (cout · hiest) 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, “couthiest” is worth 14 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 “couthiest”
The letters in “couthiest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: touchiest.