How many syllables in “coy”?
1
syllable in "coy"
coy
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Word details
Syllables
1
coy
Letters
3
c · o · y
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
c3
o1
y4
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About the word “coy”
The word “coy” contains 1 syllable, divided as coy. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coy" have?
"coy" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "coy" into syllables?
"coy" is divided into syllables as: coy.
What is the Scrabble score for "coy"?
The Scrabble score for "coy" is 8 points.
Using “coy” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "coy" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “coy” is worth 8 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.