How many syllables in “cavorted”?
syllables in "cavorted"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · vor · ted
Letters
8
c · a · v · o · r · t · e · d
Scrabble
14
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “cavorted”
The word “cavorted” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · vor · ted. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cavorted" have?
"cavorted" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cavorted" into syllables?
"cavorted" is divided into syllables as: ca · vor · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "cavorted"?
The Scrabble score for "cavorted" is 14 points.
Using “cavorted” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cavorted" (ca · vor · ted) 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, “cavorted” 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.