How many syllables in “cestodes”?
syllables in "cestodes"
Word details
Syllables
3
ce · sto · des
Letters
8
c · e · s · t · o · d · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cestodes”
The word “cestodes” contains 3 syllables, divided as ce · sto · des. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cestodes" have?
"cestodes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cestodes" into syllables?
"cestodes" is divided into syllables as: ce · sto · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "cestodes"?
The Scrabble score for "cestodes" is 11 points.
Using “cestodes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cestodes" (ce · sto · des) 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, “cestodes” 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 “cestodes”
The letters in “cestodes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cosseted.