How many syllables in “cellars”?
syllables in "cellars"
Word details
Syllables
2
cel · lars
Letters
7
c · e · l · l · a · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “cellars”
The word “cellars” contains 2 syllables, divided as cel · lars. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cellars" have?
"cellars" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cellars" into syllables?
"cellars" is divided into syllables as: cel · lars.
What is the Scrabble score for "cellars"?
The Scrabble score for "cellars" is 9 points.
Using “cellars” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cellars" (cel · lars) 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, “cellars” 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 “cellars”
The letters in “cellars” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: callers, recalls, scleral.