How many syllables in “centimes”?
syllables in "centimes"
Word details
Syllables
3
cen · ti · mes
Letters
8
c · e · n · t · i · m · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “centimes”
The word “centimes” contains 3 syllables, divided as cen · ti · mes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "centimes" have?
"centimes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "centimes" into syllables?
"centimes" is divided into syllables as: cen · ti · mes.
What is the Scrabble score for "centimes"?
The Scrabble score for "centimes" is 12 points.
Using “centimes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "centimes" (cen · ti · mes) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “centimes” is worth 12 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 “centimes”
The letters in “centimes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tenesmic.