How many syllables in “cesses”?
1
syllable in "cesses"
cesses
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Word details
Syllables
1
cesses
Letters
6
c · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
c3
e1
s1
s1
e1
s1
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About the word “cesses”
The word “cesses” contains 1 syllable, divided as cesses. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cesses" have?
"cesses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "cesses" into syllables?
"cesses" is divided into syllables as: cesses.
What is the Scrabble score for "cesses"?
The Scrabble score for "cesses" is 8 points.
Using “cesses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "cesses" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cesses” 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.