How many syllables in “clitellum”?
syllables in "clitellum"
Word details
Syllables
3
cli · tel · lum
Letters
9
c · l · i · t · e · l · l · u · m
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “clitellum”
The word “clitellum” contains 3 syllables, divided as cli · tel · lum. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "clitellum" have?
"clitellum" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "clitellum" into syllables?
"clitellum" is divided into syllables as: cli · tel · lum.
What is the Scrabble score for "clitellum"?
The Scrabble score for "clitellum" is 13 points.
Using “clitellum” in writing
Three-syllable words like "clitellum" (cli · tel · lum) 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, “clitellum” 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 “clitellum”
The letters in “clitellum” can be rearranged to spell one other word: multicell.