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How many syllables in “koussos”?

2

syllables in "koussos"

koussos
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Word details

Syllables

2

kous · sos

Letters

7

k · o · u · s · s · o · s

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

k5
o1
u1
s1
s1
o1
s1

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About the word “koussos

The word koussos contains 2 syllables, divided as kous · sos. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "koussos" have?

"koussos" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "koussos" into syllables?

"koussos" is divided into syllables as: kous · sos.

What is the Scrabble score for "koussos"?

The Scrabble score for "koussos" is 11 points.

Using “koussos” in writing

Two-syllable words like "koussos" (kous · sos) 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, koussos 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.

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