How many syllables in “cartoon”?
syllables in "cartoon"
Word details
Syllables
2
car · toon
Letters
7
c · a · r · t · o · o · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “cartoon”
The word “cartoon” contains 2 syllables, divided as car · toon. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cartoon" have?
"cartoon" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cartoon" into syllables?
"cartoon" is divided into syllables as: car · toon.
What is the Scrabble score for "cartoon"?
The Scrabble score for "cartoon" is 9 points.
Using “cartoon” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cartoon" (car · toon) 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, “cartoon” is worth 9 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 “cartoon”
The letters in “cartoon” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coranto.