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How many syllables in “covers”?

2

syllables in "covers"

covers
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Word details

Syllables

2

co · vers

Letters

6

c · o · v · e · r · s

Scrabble

11

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
v4
e1
r1
s1

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About the word “covers

The word covers contains 2 syllables, divided as co · vers. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "covers" have?

"covers" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "covers" into syllables?

"covers" is divided into syllables as: co · vers.

What is the Scrabble score for "covers"?

The Scrabble score for "covers" is 11 points.

Using “covers” in writing

Two-syllable words like "covers" (co · vers) 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, covers 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 “covers

The letters in covers can be rearranged to spell one other word: corves.

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