How many syllables in “cannoned”?
syllables in "cannoned"
Word details
Syllables
2
cann · oned
Letters
8
c · a · n · n · o · n · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cannoned”
The word “cannoned” contains 2 syllables, divided as cann · oned. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cannoned" have?
"cannoned" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cannoned" into syllables?
"cannoned" is divided into syllables as: cann · oned.
What is the Scrabble score for "cannoned"?
The Scrabble score for "cannoned" is 11 points.
Using “cannoned” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cannoned" (cann · oned) 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, “cannoned” 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.
Anagrams of “cannoned”
The letters in “cannoned” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nondance.