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How many syllables in “cayman”?

2

syllables in "cayman"

cayman
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Word details

Syllables

2

cay · man

Letters

6

c · a · y · m · a · n

Scrabble

13

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

c3
a1
y4
m3
a1
n1

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About the word “cayman

The word cayman contains 2 syllables, divided as cay · man. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cayman" have?

"cayman" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "cayman" into syllables?

"cayman" is divided into syllables as: cay · man.

What is the Scrabble score for "cayman"?

The Scrabble score for "cayman" is 13 points.

Using “cayman” in writing

Two-syllable words like "cayman" (cay · man) 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, cayman 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.

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