How many syllables in “covert”?
syllables in "covert"
Word details
Syllables
2
co · vert
Letters
6
c · o · v · e · r · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “covert”
The word “covert” contains 2 syllables, divided as co · vert. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "covert" have?
"covert" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "covert" into syllables?
"covert" is divided into syllables as: co · vert.
What is the Scrabble score for "covert"?
The Scrabble score for "covert" is 11 points.
Using “covert” in writing
Two-syllable words like "covert" (co · vert) 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, “covert” 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 “covert”
The letters in “covert” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: corvet, vector.