How many syllables in “cavaliers”?
syllables in "cavaliers"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · va · liers
Letters
9
c · a · v · a · l · i · e · r · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “cavaliers”
The word “cavaliers” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · va · liers. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cavaliers" have?
"cavaliers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cavaliers" into syllables?
"cavaliers" is divided into syllables as: ca · va · liers.
What is the Scrabble score for "cavaliers"?
The Scrabble score for "cavaliers" is 14 points.
Using “cavaliers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cavaliers" (ca · va · liers) 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, “cavaliers” is worth 14 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 “cavaliers”
The letters in “cavaliers” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: calvaries, cavalries.