How many syllables in “catharsis”?
syllables in "catharsis"
Word details
Syllables
3
cat · har · sis
Letters
9
c · a · t · h · a · r · s · i · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “catharsis”
The word “catharsis” contains 3 syllables, divided as cat · har · sis. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "catharsis" have?
"catharsis" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "catharsis" into syllables?
"catharsis" is divided into syllables as: cat · har · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "catharsis"?
The Scrabble score for "catharsis" is 14 points.
Using “catharsis” in writing
Three-syllable words like "catharsis" (cat · har · sis) 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, “catharsis” is worth 14 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 “catharsis”
The letters in “catharsis” can be rearranged to spell one other word: archaists.