How many syllables in “cessation”?
syllables in "cessation"
Word details
Syllables
3
cessa · tion
Letters
9
c · e · s · s · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cessation”
The word “cessation” contains 3 syllables, divided as cessa · tion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cessation" have?
"cessation" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cessation" into syllables?
"cessation" is divided into syllables as: cessa · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "cessation"?
The Scrabble score for "cessation" is 11 points.
Using “cessation” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cessation" (cessa · tion) 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, “cessation” 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 “cessation”
The letters in “cessation” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: canoeists, sonicates.