How many syllables in “catechisms”?
syllables in "catechisms"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · tec · hisms
Letters
10
c · a · t · e · c · h · i · s · m · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “catechisms”
The word “catechisms” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · tec · hisms. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "catechisms" have?
"catechisms" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "catechisms" into syllables?
"catechisms" is divided into syllables as: ca · tec · hisms.
What is the Scrabble score for "catechisms"?
The Scrabble score for "catechisms" is 19 points.
Using “catechisms” in writing
Three-syllable words like "catechisms" (ca · tec · hisms) 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, “catechisms” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “catechisms”
The letters in “catechisms” can be rearranged to spell one other word: schematics.