How many syllables in “cager”?
syllables in "cager"
Word details
Syllables
2
ca · ger
Letters
5
c · a · g · e · r
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “cager”
The word “cager” contains 2 syllables, divided as ca · ger. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cager" have?
"cager" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cager" into syllables?
"cager" is divided into syllables as: ca · ger.
What is the Scrabble score for "cager"?
The Scrabble score for "cager" is 8 points.
Using “cager” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cager" (ca · ger) 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, “cager” is worth 8 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 “cager”
The letters in “cager” can be rearranged to spell one other word: grace.