How many syllables in “cavilers”?
syllables in "cavilers"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · vi · lers
Letters
8
c · a · v · i · l · e · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “cavilers”
The word “cavilers” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · vi · lers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cavilers" have?
"cavilers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cavilers" into syllables?
"cavilers" is divided into syllables as: ca · vi · lers.
What is the Scrabble score for "cavilers"?
The Scrabble score for "cavilers" is 13 points.
Using “cavilers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cavilers" (ca · vi · lers) 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, “cavilers” is worth 13 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 “cavilers”
The letters in “cavilers” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: claviers, visceral.