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How many syllables in “cero”?

2

syllables in "cero"

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Word details

Syllables

2

ce · ro

Letters

4

c · e · r · o

Scrabble

6

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
e1
r1
o1

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About the word “cero

The word cero contains 2 syllables, divided as ce · ro. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cero" have?

"cero" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "cero" into syllables?

"cero" is divided into syllables as: ce · ro.

What is the Scrabble score for "cero"?

The Scrabble score for "cero" is 6 points.

Using “cero” in writing

Two-syllable words like "cero" (ce · ro) 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, cero is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.

Anagrams of “cero

The letters in cero can be rearranged to spell one other word: core.

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