How many syllables in “cartoonist”?
syllables in "cartoonist"
Word details
Syllables
3
car · too · nist
Letters
10
c · a · r · t · o · o · n · i · s · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “cartoonist”
The word “cartoonist” contains 3 syllables, divided as car · too · nist. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cartoonist" have?
"cartoonist" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cartoonist" into syllables?
"cartoonist" is divided into syllables as: car · too · nist.
What is the Scrabble score for "cartoonist"?
The Scrabble score for "cartoonist" is 12 points.
Using “cartoonist” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cartoonist" (car · too · nist) 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, “cartoonist” 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.