How many syllables in “cerussite”?
syllables in "cerussite"
Word details
Syllables
3
cer · uss · ite
Letters
9
c · e · r · u · s · s · i · t · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cerussite”
The word “cerussite” contains 3 syllables, divided as cer · uss · ite. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cerussite" have?
"cerussite" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cerussite" into syllables?
"cerussite" is divided into syllables as: cer · uss · ite.
What is the Scrabble score for "cerussite"?
The Scrabble score for "cerussite" is 11 points.
Using “cerussite” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cerussite" (cer · uss · ite) 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, “cerussite” is worth 11 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 “cerussite”
The letters in “cerussite” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cerusites, curtesies, icteruses.