How many syllables in “ceramic”?
syllables in "ceramic"
Word details
Syllables
3
ce · ra · mic
Letters
7
c · e · r · a · m · i · c
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “ceramic”
The word “ceramic” contains 3 syllables, divided as ce · ra · mic. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ceramic" have?
"ceramic" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ceramic" into syllables?
"ceramic" is divided into syllables as: ce · ra · mic.
What is the Scrabble score for "ceramic"?
The Scrabble score for "ceramic" is 13 points.
Using “ceramic” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ceramic" (ce · ra · mic) 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, “ceramic” 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 “ceramic”
The letters in “ceramic” can be rearranged to spell one other word: racemic.