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