How many syllables in “ceasing”?
syllables in "ceasing"
Word details
Syllables
2
cea · sing
Letters
7
c · e · a · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “ceasing”
The word “ceasing” contains 2 syllables, divided as cea · sing. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ceasing" have?
"ceasing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ceasing" into syllables?
"ceasing" is divided into syllables as: cea · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "ceasing"?
The Scrabble score for "ceasing" is 10 points.
Using “ceasing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ceasing" (cea · sing) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ceasing” is worth 10 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 “ceasing”
The letters in “ceasing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: incages.