How many syllables in “cameo”?
syllables in "cameo"
Word details
Syllables
2
ca · meo
Letters
5
c · a · m · e · o
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “cameo”
The word “cameo” contains 2 syllables, divided as ca · meo. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cameo" have?
"cameo" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cameo" into syllables?
"cameo" is divided into syllables as: ca · meo.
What is the Scrabble score for "cameo"?
The Scrabble score for "cameo" is 9 points.
Using “cameo” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cameo" (ca · meo) 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, “cameo” is worth 9 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 “cameo”
The letters in “cameo” can be rearranged to spell one other word: comae.