How many syllables in “cabaret”?
syllables in "cabaret"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · ba · ret
Letters
7
c · a · b · a · r · e · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cabaret”
The word “cabaret” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · ba · ret. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cabaret" have?
"cabaret" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cabaret" into syllables?
"cabaret" is divided into syllables as: ca · ba · ret.
What is the Scrabble score for "cabaret"?
The Scrabble score for "cabaret" is 11 points.
Using “cabaret” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cabaret" (ca · ba · ret) 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, “cabaret” 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 “cabaret”
The letters in “cabaret” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: abreact, bearcat.