How many syllables in “catamites”?
syllables in "catamites"
Word details
Syllables
4
ca · ta · mi · tes
Letters
9
c · a · t · a · m · i · t · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “catamites”
The word “catamites” contains 4 syllables, divided as ca · ta · mi · tes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "catamites" have?
"catamites" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "catamites" into syllables?
"catamites" is divided into syllables as: ca · ta · mi · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "catamites"?
The Scrabble score for "catamites" is 13 points.
Using “catamites” in writing
Four-syllable words like "catamites" (ca · ta · mi · tes) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “catamites” is worth 13 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 “catamites”
The letters in “catamites” can be rearranged to spell one other word: masticate.