How many syllables in “cartel”?
syllables in "cartel"
Word details
Syllables
2
car · tel
Letters
6
c · a · r · t · e · l
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “cartel”
The word “cartel” contains 2 syllables, divided as car · tel. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cartel" have?
"cartel" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cartel" into syllables?
"cartel" is divided into syllables as: car · tel.
What is the Scrabble score for "cartel"?
The Scrabble score for "cartel" is 8 points.
Using “cartel” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cartel" (car · tel) 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, “cartel” 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 “cartel”
The letters in “cartel” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: claret, rectal.