How many syllables in “ceases”?
1
syllable in "ceases"
ceases
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Word details
Syllables
1
ceases
Letters
6
c · e · a · s · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
c3
e1
a1
s1
e1
s1
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About the word “ceases”
The word “ceases” contains 1 syllable, divided as ceases. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ceases" have?
"ceases" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "ceases" into syllables?
"ceases" is divided into syllables as: ceases.
What is the Scrabble score for "ceases"?
The Scrabble score for "ceases" is 8 points.
Using “ceases” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "ceases" 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, “ceases” is worth 8 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.