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