How many syllables in “cretinous”?
syllables in "cretinous"
Word details
Syllables
3
cre · ti · nous
Letters
9
c · r · e · t · i · n · o · u · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cretinous”
The word “cretinous” contains 3 syllables, divided as cre · ti · nous. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cretinous" have?
"cretinous" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cretinous" into syllables?
"cretinous" is divided into syllables as: cre · ti · nous.
What is the Scrabble score for "cretinous"?
The Scrabble score for "cretinous" is 11 points.
Using “cretinous” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cretinous" (cre · ti · nous) 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, “cretinous” 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 “cretinous”
The letters in “cretinous” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: countries, neurotics.