How many syllables in “citadel”?
syllables in "citadel"
Word details
Syllables
3
ci · ta · del
Letters
7
c · i · t · a · d · e · l
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “citadel”
The word “citadel” contains 3 syllables, divided as ci · ta · del. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "citadel" have?
"citadel" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "citadel" into syllables?
"citadel" is divided into syllables as: ci · ta · del.
What is the Scrabble score for "citadel"?
The Scrabble score for "citadel" is 10 points.
Using “citadel” in writing
Three-syllable words like "citadel" (ci · ta · del) 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, “citadel” is worth 10 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 “citadel”
The letters in “citadel” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: deltaic, dialect, edictal.