How many syllables in “catsups”?
syllables in "catsups"
Word details
Syllables
2
cat · sups
Letters
7
c · a · t · s · u · p · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “catsups”
The word “catsups” contains 2 syllables, divided as cat · sups. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "catsups" have?
"catsups" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "catsups" into syllables?
"catsups" is divided into syllables as: cat · sups.
What is the Scrabble score for "catsups"?
The Scrabble score for "catsups" is 11 points.
Using “catsups” in writing
Two-syllable words like "catsups" (cat · sups) 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, “catsups” is worth 11 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 “catsups”
The letters in “catsups” can be rearranged to spell one other word: upcasts.