How many syllables in “cattails”?
syllables in "cattails"
Word details
Syllables
2
cat · tails
Letters
8
c · a · t · t · a · i · l · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “cattails”
The word “cattails” contains 2 syllables, divided as cat · tails. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cattails" have?
"cattails" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cattails" into syllables?
"cattails" is divided into syllables as: cat · tails.
What is the Scrabble score for "cattails"?
The Scrabble score for "cattails" is 10 points.
Using “cattails” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cattails" (cat · tails) 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, “cattails” 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 “cattails”
The letters in “cattails” can be rearranged to spell one other word: statical.