How many syllables in “cassava”?
syllables in "cassava"
Word details
Syllables
3
cas · sa · va
Letters
7
c · a · s · s · a · v · a
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “cassava”
The word “cassava” contains 3 syllables, divided as cas · sa · va. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cassava" have?
"cassava" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cassava" into syllables?
"cassava" is divided into syllables as: cas · sa · va.
What is the Scrabble score for "cassava"?
The Scrabble score for "cassava" is 12 points.
Using “cassava” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cassava" (cas · sa · va) 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, “cassava” is worth 12 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 “cassava”
The letters in “cassava” can be rearranged to spell one other word: casavas.