How many syllables in “cerebrum”?
syllables in "cerebrum"
Word details
Syllables
3
ce · re · brum
Letters
8
c · e · r · e · b · r · u · m
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “cerebrum”
The word “cerebrum” contains 3 syllables, divided as ce · re · brum. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cerebrum" have?
"cerebrum" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cerebrum" into syllables?
"cerebrum" is divided into syllables as: ce · re · brum.
What is the Scrabble score for "cerebrum"?
The Scrabble score for "cerebrum" is 14 points.
Using “cerebrum” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cerebrum" (ce · re · brum) 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, “cerebrum” 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 “cerebrum”
The letters in “cerebrum” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cumberer.