How many syllables in “cestas”?
syllables in "cestas"
Word details
Syllables
2
ce · stas
Letters
6
c · e · s · t · a · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “cestas”
The word “cestas” contains 2 syllables, divided as ce · stas. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cestas" have?
"cestas" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cestas" into syllables?
"cestas" is divided into syllables as: ce · stas.
What is the Scrabble score for "cestas"?
The Scrabble score for "cestas" is 8 points.
Using “cestas” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cestas" (ce · stas) 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, “cestas” 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 “cestas”
The letters in “cestas” can be rearranged to spell one other word: castes.