How many syllables in “cascades”?
syllables in "cascades"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · sca · des
Letters
8
c · a · s · c · a · d · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “cascades”
The word “cascades” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · sca · des. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cascades" have?
"cascades" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cascades" into syllables?
"cascades" is divided into syllables as: ca · sca · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "cascades"?
The Scrabble score for "cascades" is 13 points.
Using “cascades” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cascades" (ca · sca · des) 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, “cascades” 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 “cascades”
The letters in “cascades” can be rearranged to spell one other word: saccades.