How many syllables in “cardigan”?
syllables in "cardigan"
Word details
Syllables
3
car · di · gan
Letters
8
c · a · r · d · i · g · a · n
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “cardigan”
The word “cardigan” contains 3 syllables, divided as car · di · gan. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cardigan" have?
"cardigan" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cardigan" into syllables?
"cardigan" is divided into syllables as: car · di · gan.
What is the Scrabble score for "cardigan"?
The Scrabble score for "cardigan" is 12 points.
Using “cardigan” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cardigan" (car · di · gan) 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, “cardigan” is worth 12 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 “cardigan”
The letters in “cardigan” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: arcading, carangid.