How many syllables in “cedars”?
syllables in "cedars"
Word details
Syllables
2
ce · dars
Letters
6
c · e · d · a · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “cedars”
The word “cedars” contains 2 syllables, divided as ce · dars. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cedars" have?
"cedars" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cedars" into syllables?
"cedars" is divided into syllables as: ce · dars.
What is the Scrabble score for "cedars"?
The Scrabble score for "cedars" is 9 points.
Using “cedars” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cedars" (ce · dars) 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, “cedars” 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.
Anagrams of “cedars”
The letters in “cedars” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cadres, sacred, scared.