How many syllables in “caverns”?
syllables in "caverns"
Word details
Syllables
2
ca · verns
Letters
7
c · a · v · e · r · n · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “caverns”
The word “caverns” contains 2 syllables, divided as ca · verns. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "caverns" have?
"caverns" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "caverns" into syllables?
"caverns" is divided into syllables as: ca · verns.
What is the Scrabble score for "caverns"?
The Scrabble score for "caverns" is 12 points.
Using “caverns” in writing
Two-syllable words like "caverns" (ca · verns) 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, “caverns” 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 “caverns”
The letters in “caverns” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cravens.