How many syllables in “coxa”?
syllables in "coxa"
Word details
Syllables
2
co · xa
Letters
4
c · o · x · a
Scrabble
13
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “coxa”
The word “coxa” contains 2 syllables, divided as co · xa. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coxa" have?
"coxa" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "coxa" into syllables?
"coxa" is divided into syllables as: co · xa.
What is the Scrabble score for "coxa"?
The Scrabble score for "coxa" is 13 points.
Using “coxa” in writing
Two-syllable words like "coxa" (co · xa) 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, “coxa” is worth 13 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 “coxa”
The letters in “coxa” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coax.