How many syllables in “cruelest”?
syllables in "cruelest"
Word details
Syllables
2
crue · lest
Letters
8
c · r · u · e · l · e · s · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “cruelest”
The word “cruelest” contains 2 syllables, divided as crue · lest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cruelest" have?
"cruelest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cruelest" into syllables?
"cruelest" is divided into syllables as: crue · lest.
What is the Scrabble score for "cruelest"?
The Scrabble score for "cruelest" is 10 points.
Using “cruelest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cruelest" (crue · lest) 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, “cruelest” 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 “cruelest”
The letters in “cruelest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lectures.