How many syllables in “ceruse”?
syllables in "ceruse"
Word details
Syllables
2
cer · use
Letters
6
c · e · r · u · s · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “ceruse”
The word “ceruse” contains 2 syllables, divided as cer · use. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ceruse" have?
"ceruse" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ceruse" into syllables?
"ceruse" is divided into syllables as: cer · use.
What is the Scrabble score for "ceruse"?
The Scrabble score for "ceruse" is 8 points.
Using “ceruse” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ceruse" (cer · use) 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, “ceruse” is worth 8 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 “ceruse”
The letters in “ceruse” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: cereus, recuse, rescue, secure.