How many syllables in “cisternae”?
syllables in "cisternae"
Word details
Syllables
3
ci · ster · nae
Letters
9
c · i · s · t · e · r · n · a · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cisternae”
The word “cisternae” contains 3 syllables, divided as ci · ster · nae. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cisternae" have?
"cisternae" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cisternae" into syllables?
"cisternae" is divided into syllables as: ci · ster · nae.
What is the Scrabble score for "cisternae"?
The Scrabble score for "cisternae" is 11 points.
Using “cisternae” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cisternae" (ci · ster · nae) 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, “cisternae” 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 “cisternae”
The letters in “cisternae” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: centiares, creatines, iterances, nectaries.