How many syllables in “caption”?
syllables in "caption"
Word details
Syllables
2
caption
Letters
7
c · a · p · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “caption”
The word “caption” contains 2 syllables, divided as caption. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "caption" have?
"caption" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "caption" into syllables?
"caption" is divided into syllables as: caption.
What is the Scrabble score for "caption"?
The Scrabble score for "caption" is 11 points.
Using “caption” in writing
Two-syllable words like "caption" (caption) 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, “caption” 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 “caption”
The letters in “caption” can be rearranged to spell one other word: paction.