How many syllables in “cattish”?
syllables in "cattish"
Word details
Syllables
2
cat · tish
Letters
7
c · a · t · t · i · s · h
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “cattish”
The word “cattish” contains 2 syllables, divided as cat · tish. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cattish" have?
"cattish" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cattish" into syllables?
"cattish" is divided into syllables as: cat · tish.
What is the Scrabble score for "cattish"?
The Scrabble score for "cattish" is 12 points.
Using “cattish” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cattish" (cat · tish) 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, “cattish” is worth 12 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 “cattish”
The letters in “cattish” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tachist.