How many syllables in “ceased”?
1
syllable in "ceased"
ceased
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Word details
Syllables
1
ceased
Letters
6
c · e · a · s · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
c3
e1
a1
s1
e1
d2
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About the word “ceased”
The word “ceased” contains 1 syllable, divided as ceased. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ceased" have?
"ceased" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "ceased" into syllables?
"ceased" is divided into syllables as: ceased.
What is the Scrabble score for "ceased"?
The Scrabble score for "ceased" is 9 points.
Using “ceased” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "ceased" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ceased” is worth 9 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.