How many syllables in “categories”?
syllables in "categories"
Word details
Syllables
4
ca · te · go · ries
Letters
10
c · a · t · e · g · o · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “categories”
The word “categories” contains 4 syllables, divided as ca · te · go · ries. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "categories" have?
"categories" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "categories" into syllables?
"categories" is divided into syllables as: ca · te · go · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "categories"?
The Scrabble score for "categories" is 13 points.
Using “categories” in writing
Four-syllable words like "categories" (ca · te · go · ries) 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, “categories” 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 “categories”
The letters in “categories” can be rearranged to spell one other word: categorise.