How many syllables in “cathouse”?
syllables in "cathouse"
Word details
Syllables
2
cath · ouse
Letters
8
c · a · t · h · o · u · s · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “cathouse”
The word “cathouse” contains 2 syllables, divided as cath · ouse. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cathouse" have?
"cathouse" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cathouse" into syllables?
"cathouse" is divided into syllables as: cath · ouse.
What is the Scrabble score for "cathouse"?
The Scrabble score for "cathouse" is 13 points.
Using “cathouse” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cathouse" (cath · ouse) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cathouse” 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 “cathouse”
The letters in “cathouse” can be rearranged to spell one other word: soutache.