How many syllables in “cavitate”?
syllables in "cavitate"
Word details
Syllables
3
cav · ita · te
Letters
8
c · a · v · i · t · a · t · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “cavitate”
The word “cavitate” contains 3 syllables, divided as cav · ita · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cavitate" have?
"cavitate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cavitate" into syllables?
"cavitate" is divided into syllables as: cav · ita · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "cavitate"?
The Scrabble score for "cavitate" is 13 points.
Using “cavitate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cavitate" (cav · ita · te) 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, “cavitate” 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 “cavitate”
The letters in “cavitate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: activate.