How many syllables in “cicalas”?
syllables in "cicalas"
Word details
Syllables
3
ci · ca · las
Letters
7
c · i · c · a · l · a · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cicalas”
The word “cicalas” contains 3 syllables, divided as ci · ca · las. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cicalas" have?
"cicalas" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cicalas" into syllables?
"cicalas" is divided into syllables as: ci · ca · las.
What is the Scrabble score for "cicalas"?
The Scrabble score for "cicalas" is 11 points.
Using “cicalas” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cicalas" (ci · ca · las) 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, “cicalas” 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 “cicalas”
The letters in “cicalas” can be rearranged to spell one other word: alcaics.