How many syllables in “cutlet”?
syllables in "cutlet"
Word details
Syllables
2
cut · let
Letters
6
c · u · t · l · e · t
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “cutlet”
The word “cutlet” contains 2 syllables, divided as cut · let. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cutlet" have?
"cutlet" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cutlet" into syllables?
"cutlet" is divided into syllables as: cut · let.
What is the Scrabble score for "cutlet"?
The Scrabble score for "cutlet" is 8 points.
Using “cutlet” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cutlet" (cut · let) 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, “cutlet” is worth 8 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 “cutlet”
The letters in “cutlet” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cuttle.