How many syllables in “ceilinged”?
syllables in "ceilinged"
Word details
Syllables
2
ceili · nged
Letters
9
c · e · i · l · i · n · g · e · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “ceilinged”
The word “ceilinged” contains 2 syllables, divided as ceili · nged. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ceilinged" have?
"ceilinged" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ceilinged" into syllables?
"ceilinged" is divided into syllables as: ceili · nged.
What is the Scrabble score for "ceilinged"?
The Scrabble score for "ceilinged" is 13 points.
Using “ceilinged” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ceilinged" (ceili · nged) 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, “ceilinged” is worth 13 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 “ceilinged”
The letters in “ceilinged” can be rearranged to spell one other word: diligence.