How many syllables in “catkins”?
syllables in "catkins"
Word details
Syllables
2
cat · kins
Letters
7
c · a · t · k · i · n · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “catkins”
The word “catkins” contains 2 syllables, divided as cat · kins. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "catkins" have?
"catkins" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "catkins" into syllables?
"catkins" is divided into syllables as: cat · kins.
What is the Scrabble score for "catkins"?
The Scrabble score for "catkins" is 13 points.
Using “catkins” in writing
Two-syllable words like "catkins" (cat · kins) 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, “catkins” 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 “catkins”
The letters in “catkins” can be rearranged to spell one other word: anticks.