How many syllables in “cate”?
syllable in "cate"
Word details
Syllables
1
cate
Letters
4
c · a · t · e
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “cate”
The word “cate” contains 1 syllable, divided as cate. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cate" have?
"cate" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "cate" into syllables?
"cate" is divided into syllables as: cate.
What is the Scrabble score for "cate"?
The Scrabble score for "cate" is 6 points.
Using “cate” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "cate" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cate” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “cate”
The letters in “cate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tace.