How many syllables in “cerement”?
syllables in "cerement"
Word details
Syllables
3
ce · re · ment
Letters
8
c · e · r · e · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “cerement”
The word “cerement” contains 3 syllables, divided as ce · re · ment. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cerement" have?
"cerement" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cerement" into syllables?
"cerement" is divided into syllables as: ce · re · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "cerement"?
The Scrabble score for "cerement" is 12 points.
Using “cerement” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cerement" (ce · re · ment) 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, “cerement” 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 “cerement”
The letters in “cerement” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cementer.