How many syllables in “cartoonish”?
syllables in "cartoonish"
Word details
Syllables
3
car · too · nish
Letters
10
c · a · r · t · o · o · n · i · s · h
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “cartoonish”
The word “cartoonish” contains 3 syllables, divided as car · too · nish. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cartoonish" have?
"cartoonish" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cartoonish" into syllables?
"cartoonish" is divided into syllables as: car · too · nish.
What is the Scrabble score for "cartoonish"?
The Scrabble score for "cartoonish" is 15 points.
Using “cartoonish” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cartoonish" (car · too · nish) 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, “cartoonish” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.