How many syllables in “crescendo”?
syllables in "crescendo"
Word details
Syllables
3
cre · scen · do
Letters
9
c · r · e · s · c · e · n · d · o
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “crescendo”
The word “crescendo” contains 3 syllables, divided as cre · scen · do. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "crescendo" have?
"crescendo" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "crescendo" into syllables?
"crescendo" is divided into syllables as: cre · scen · do.
What is the Scrabble score for "crescendo"?
The Scrabble score for "crescendo" is 14 points.
Using “crescendo” in writing
Three-syllable words like "crescendo" (cre · scen · do) 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, “crescendo” is worth 14 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 “crescendo”
The letters in “crescendo” can be rearranged to spell one other word: conceders.