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