How many syllables in “cathouses”?
syllables in "cathouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
catho · uses
Letters
9
c · a · t · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “cathouses”
The word “cathouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as catho · uses. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cathouses" have?
"cathouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cathouses" into syllables?
"cathouses" is divided into syllables as: catho · uses.
What is the Scrabble score for "cathouses"?
The Scrabble score for "cathouses" is 14 points.
Using “cathouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cathouses" (catho · uses) 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, “cathouses” 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 “cathouses”
The letters in “cathouses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: soutaches.