How many syllables in “cowlings”?
syllables in "cowlings"
Word details
Syllables
2
cow · lings
Letters
8
c · o · w · l · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “cowlings”
The word “cowlings” contains 2 syllables, divided as cow · lings. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cowlings" have?
"cowlings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cowlings" into syllables?
"cowlings" is divided into syllables as: cow · lings.
What is the Scrabble score for "cowlings"?
The Scrabble score for "cowlings" is 14 points.
Using “cowlings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cowlings" (cow · lings) 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, “cowlings” is worth 14 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 “cowlings”
The letters in “cowlings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: scowling.