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