How many syllables in “cancroid”?
syllables in "cancroid"
Word details
Syllables
2
can · croid
Letters
8
c · a · n · c · r · o · i · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “cancroid”
The word “cancroid” contains 2 syllables, divided as can · croid. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cancroid" have?
"cancroid" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cancroid" into syllables?
"cancroid" is divided into syllables as: can · croid.
What is the Scrabble score for "cancroid"?
The Scrabble score for "cancroid" is 13 points.
Using “cancroid” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cancroid" (can · croid) 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, “cancroid” is worth 13 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 “cancroid”
The letters in “cancroid” can be rearranged to spell one other word: draconic.