How many syllables in “caddisworms”?
syllables in "caddisworms"
Word details
Syllables
3
cad · di · sworms
Letters
11
c · a · d · d · i · s · w · o · r · m · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “caddisworms”
The word “caddisworms” contains 3 syllables, divided as cad · di · sworms. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "caddisworms" have?
"caddisworms" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "caddisworms" into syllables?
"caddisworms" is divided into syllables as: cad · di · sworms.
What is the Scrabble score for "caddisworms"?
The Scrabble score for "caddisworms" is 20 points.
Using “caddisworms” in writing
Three-syllable words like "caddisworms" (cad · di · sworms) 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, “caddisworms” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.