How many syllables in “cardigans”?
syllables in "cardigans"
Word details
Syllables
3
car · di · gans
Letters
9
c · a · r · d · i · g · a · n · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “cardigans”
The word “cardigans” contains 3 syllables, divided as car · di · gans. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cardigans" have?
"cardigans" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cardigans" into syllables?
"cardigans" is divided into syllables as: car · di · gans.
What is the Scrabble score for "cardigans"?
The Scrabble score for "cardigans" is 13 points.
Using “cardigans” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cardigans" (car · di · gans) 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, “cardigans” is worth 13 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 “cardigans”
The letters in “cardigans” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: arcadings, carangids.