How many syllables in “cratered”?
syllables in "cratered"
Word details
Syllables
2
crat · ered
Letters
8
c · r · a · t · e · r · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cratered”
The word “cratered” contains 2 syllables, divided as crat · ered. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cratered" have?
"cratered" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cratered" into syllables?
"cratered" is divided into syllables as: crat · ered.
What is the Scrabble score for "cratered"?
The Scrabble score for "cratered" is 11 points.
Using “cratered” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cratered" (crat · ered) 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, “cratered” 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 “cratered”
The letters in “cratered” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: recrated, retraced, terraced.