How many syllables in “cutlets”?
syllables in "cutlets"
Word details
Syllables
2
cut · lets
Letters
7
c · u · t · l · e · t · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “cutlets”
The word “cutlets” contains 2 syllables, divided as cut · lets. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cutlets" have?
"cutlets" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cutlets" into syllables?
"cutlets" is divided into syllables as: cut · lets.
What is the Scrabble score for "cutlets"?
The Scrabble score for "cutlets" is 9 points.
Using “cutlets” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cutlets" (cut · lets) 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, “cutlets” is worth 9 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 “cutlets”
The letters in “cutlets” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: cuttles, scuttle.