How many syllables in “caterers”?
syllables in "caterers"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · te · rers
Letters
8
c · a · t · e · r · e · r · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “caterers”
The word “caterers” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · te · rers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "caterers" have?
"caterers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "caterers" into syllables?
"caterers" is divided into syllables as: ca · te · rers.
What is the Scrabble score for "caterers"?
The Scrabble score for "caterers" is 10 points.
Using “caterers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "caterers" (ca · te · rers) 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, “caterers” is worth 10 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 “caterers”
The letters in “caterers” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: recrates, retraces, terraces.