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How many syllables in “cove”?

1

syllable in "cove"

cove
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Word details

Syllables

1

cove

Letters

4

c · o · v · e

Scrabble

9

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
v4
e1

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About the word “cove

The word cove contains 1 syllable, divided as cove. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cove" have?

"cove" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "cove" into syllables?

"cove" is divided into syllables as: cove.

What is the Scrabble score for "cove"?

The Scrabble score for "cove" is 9 points.

Using “cove” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "cove" 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, cove 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.

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