How many syllables in “centesimal”?
syllables in "centesimal"
Word details
Syllables
4
cen · te · si · mal
Letters
10
c · e · n · t · e · s · i · m · a · l
Scrabble
14
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About the word “centesimal”
The word “centesimal” contains 4 syllables, divided as cen · te · si · mal. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "centesimal" have?
"centesimal" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "centesimal" into syllables?
"centesimal" is divided into syllables as: cen · te · si · mal.
What is the Scrabble score for "centesimal"?
The Scrabble score for "centesimal" is 14 points.
Using “centesimal” in writing
Four-syllable words like "centesimal" (cen · te · si · mal) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “centesimal” is worth 14 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 “centesimal”
The letters in “centesimal” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lemniscate.