How many syllables in “cartoons”?
syllables in "cartoons"
Word details
Syllables
2
car · toons
Letters
8
c · a · r · t · o · o · n · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “cartoons”
The word “cartoons” contains 2 syllables, divided as car · toons. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cartoons" have?
"cartoons" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cartoons" into syllables?
"cartoons" is divided into syllables as: car · toons.
What is the Scrabble score for "cartoons"?
The Scrabble score for "cartoons" is 10 points.
Using “cartoons” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cartoons" (car · toons) 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, “cartoons” is worth 10 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 “cartoons”
The letters in “cartoons” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: corantos, ostracon.