How many syllables in “cleric”?
syllables in "cleric"
Word details
Syllables
2
cle · ric
Letters
6
c · l · e · r · i · c
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “cleric”
The word “cleric” contains 2 syllables, divided as cle · ric. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cleric" have?
"cleric" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cleric" into syllables?
"cleric" is divided into syllables as: cle · ric.
What is the Scrabble score for "cleric"?
The Scrabble score for "cleric" is 10 points.
Using “cleric” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cleric" (cle · ric) 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, “cleric” 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 “cleric”
The letters in “cleric” can be rearranged to spell one other word: circle.