How many syllables in “cassiterites”?
syllables in "cassiterites"
Word details
Syllables
5
cas · si · te · ri · tes
Letters
12
c · a · s · s · i · t · e · r · i · t · e · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “cassiterites”
The word “cassiterites” contains 5 syllables, divided as cas · si · te · ri · tes. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cassiterites" have?
"cassiterites" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cassiterites" into syllables?
"cassiterites" is divided into syllables as: cas · si · te · ri · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "cassiterites"?
The Scrabble score for "cassiterites" is 14 points.
Using “cassiterites” in writing
"cassiterites" (cas · si · te · ri · tes) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cassiterites” is worth 14 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.