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