How many syllables in “cestode”?
syllables in "cestode"
Word details
Syllables
2
cest · ode
Letters
7
c · e · s · t · o · d · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “cestode”
The word “cestode” contains 2 syllables, divided as cest · ode. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cestode" have?
"cestode" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cestode" into syllables?
"cestode" is divided into syllables as: cest · ode.
What is the Scrabble score for "cestode"?
The Scrabble score for "cestode" is 10 points.
Using “cestode” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cestode" (cest · ode) 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, “cestode” is worth 10 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 “cestode”
The letters in “cestode” can be rearranged to spell one other word: escoted.