How many syllables in “cerastes”?
syllables in "cerastes"
Word details
Syllables
3
ce · ra · stes
Letters
8
c · e · r · a · s · t · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “cerastes”
The word “cerastes” contains 3 syllables, divided as ce · ra · stes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cerastes" have?
"cerastes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cerastes" into syllables?
"cerastes" is divided into syllables as: ce · ra · stes.
What is the Scrabble score for "cerastes"?
The Scrabble score for "cerastes" is 10 points.
Using “cerastes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cerastes" (ce · ra · stes) 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, “cerastes” is worth 10 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 “cerastes”
The letters in “cerastes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cateress.