How many syllables in “cattle”?
syllables in "cattle"
Word details
Syllables
2
cat · tle
Letters
6
c · a · t · t · l · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “cattle”
The word “cattle” contains 2 syllables, divided as cat · tle. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cattle" have?
"cattle" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cattle" into syllables?
"cattle" is divided into syllables as: cat · tle.
What is the Scrabble score for "cattle"?
The Scrabble score for "cattle" is 8 points.
Using “cattle” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cattle" (cat · tle) 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, “cattle” is worth 8 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 “cattle”
The letters in “cattle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tectal.