How many syllables in “caterer”?
syllables in "caterer"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · te · rer
Letters
7
c · a · t · e · r · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “caterer”
The word “caterer” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · te · rer. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "caterer" have?
"caterer" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "caterer" into syllables?
"caterer" is divided into syllables as: ca · te · rer.
What is the Scrabble score for "caterer"?
The Scrabble score for "caterer" is 9 points.
Using “caterer” in writing
Three-syllable words like "caterer" (ca · te · rer) 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, “caterer” is worth 9 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 “caterer”
The letters in “caterer” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: recrate, retrace, terrace.