How many syllables in “haricot”?
syllables in "haricot"
Word details
Syllables
3
ha · ri · cot
Letters
7
h · a · r · i · c · o · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “haricot”
The word “haricot” contains 3 syllables, divided as ha · ri · cot. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "haricot" have?
"haricot" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "haricot" into syllables?
"haricot" is divided into syllables as: ha · ri · cot.
What is the Scrabble score for "haricot"?
The Scrabble score for "haricot" is 12 points.
Using “haricot” in writing
Three-syllable words like "haricot" (ha · ri · cot) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “haricot” 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 “haricot”
The letters in “haricot” can be rearranged to spell one other word: chariot.