How many syllables in “coverslip”?
syllables in "coverslip"
Word details
Syllables
3
co · ver · slip
Letters
9
c · o · v · e · r · s · l · i · p
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “coverslip”
The word “coverslip” contains 3 syllables, divided as co · ver · slip. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coverslip" have?
"coverslip" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "coverslip" into syllables?
"coverslip" is divided into syllables as: co · ver · slip.
What is the Scrabble score for "coverslip"?
The Scrabble score for "coverslip" is 16 points.
Using “coverslip” in writing
Three-syllable words like "coverslip" (co · ver · slip) 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, “coverslip” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “coverslip”
The letters in “coverslip” can be rearranged to spell one other word: slipcover.