How many syllables in “shuttlecocks”?
syllables in "shuttlecocks"
Word details
Syllables
3
shut · tle · cocks
Letters
12
s · h · u · t · t · l · e · c · o · c · k · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “shuttlecocks”
The word “shuttlecocks” contains 3 syllables, divided as shut · tle · cocks. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shuttlecocks" have?
"shuttlecocks" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "shuttlecocks" into syllables?
"shuttlecocks" is divided into syllables as: shut · tle · cocks.
What is the Scrabble score for "shuttlecocks"?
The Scrabble score for "shuttlecocks" is 23 points.
Using “shuttlecocks” in writing
Three-syllable words like "shuttlecocks" (shut · tle · cocks) 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, “shuttlecocks” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.