How many syllables in “catnap”?
syllables in "catnap"
Word details
Syllables
2
cat · nap
Letters
6
c · a · t · n · a · p
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “catnap”
The word “catnap” contains 2 syllables, divided as cat · nap. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "catnap" have?
"catnap" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "catnap" into syllables?
"catnap" is divided into syllables as: cat · nap.
What is the Scrabble score for "catnap"?
The Scrabble score for "catnap" is 10 points.
Using “catnap” in writing
Two-syllable words like "catnap" (cat · nap) 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, “catnap” is worth 10 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 “catnap”
The letters in “catnap” can be rearranged to spell one other word: captan.