How many syllables in “cipher”?
syllables in "cipher"
Word details
Syllables
2
cip · her
Letters
6
c · i · p · h · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “cipher”
The word “cipher” contains 2 syllables, divided as cip · her. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cipher" have?
"cipher" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cipher" into syllables?
"cipher" is divided into syllables as: cip · her.
What is the Scrabble score for "cipher"?
The Scrabble score for "cipher" is 13 points.
Using “cipher” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cipher" (cip · her) 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, “cipher” 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.
Anagrams of “cipher”
The letters in “cipher” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ceriph.