How many syllables in “catering”?
syllables in "catering"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · te · ring
Letters
8
c · a · t · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “catering”
The word “catering” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · te · ring. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "catering" have?
"catering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "catering" into syllables?
"catering" is divided into syllables as: ca · te · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "catering"?
The Scrabble score for "catering" is 11 points.
Using “catering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "catering" (ca · te · ring) 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, “catering” is worth 11 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 “catering”
The letters in “catering” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: argentic, creating, reacting.