How many syllables in “coyotes”?
syllables in "coyotes"
Word details
Syllables
2
coyo · tes
Letters
7
c · o · y · o · t · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “coyotes”
The word “coyotes” contains 2 syllables, divided as coyo · tes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coyotes" have?
"coyotes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "coyotes" into syllables?
"coyotes" is divided into syllables as: coyo · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "coyotes"?
The Scrabble score for "coyotes" is 12 points.
Using “coyotes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "coyotes" (coyo · tes) 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, “coyotes” is worth 12 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 “coyotes”
The letters in “coyotes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: oocytes.