How many syllables in “cats”?
syllable in "cats"
Word details
Syllables
1
cats
Letters
4
c · a · t · s
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “cats”
The word “cats” contains 1 syllable, divided as cats. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cats" have?
"cats" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "cats" into syllables?
"cats" is divided into syllables as: cats.
What is the Scrabble score for "cats"?
The Scrabble score for "cats" is 6 points.
Using “cats” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "cats" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cats” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “cats”
The letters in “cats” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: acts, cast, scat.