How many syllables in “cattiness”?
syllables in "cattiness"
Word details
Syllables
3
cat · ti · ness
Letters
9
c · a · t · t · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cattiness”
The word “cattiness” contains 3 syllables, divided as cat · ti · ness. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cattiness" have?
"cattiness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cattiness" into syllables?
"cattiness" is divided into syllables as: cat · ti · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "cattiness"?
The Scrabble score for "cattiness" is 11 points.
Using “cattiness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cattiness" (cat · ti · ness) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cattiness” 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 “cattiness”
The letters in “cattiness” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: scantiest, tacitness.