How many syllables in “cetaceans”?
syllables in "cetaceans"
Word details
Syllables
3
ce · ta · ceans
Letters
9
c · e · t · a · c · e · a · n · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “cetaceans”
The word “cetaceans” contains 3 syllables, divided as ce · ta · ceans. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cetaceans" have?
"cetaceans" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cetaceans" into syllables?
"cetaceans" is divided into syllables as: ce · ta · ceans.
What is the Scrabble score for "cetaceans"?
The Scrabble score for "cetaceans" is 13 points.
Using “cetaceans” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cetaceans" (ce · ta · ceans) 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, “cetaceans” is worth 13 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.