How many syllables in “coverslips”?
syllables in "coverslips"
Word details
Syllables
3
co · ver · slips
Letters
10
c · o · v · e · r · s · l · i · p · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “coverslips”
The word “coverslips” contains 3 syllables, divided as co · ver · slips. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coverslips" have?
"coverslips" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "coverslips" into syllables?
"coverslips" is divided into syllables as: co · ver · slips.
What is the Scrabble score for "coverslips"?
The Scrabble score for "coverslips" is 17 points.
Using “coverslips” in writing
Three-syllable words like "coverslips" (co · ver · slips) 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, “coverslips” is worth 17 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 “coverslips”
The letters in “coverslips” can be rearranged to spell one other word: slipcovers.