How many syllables in “subcategory”?
syllables in "subcategory"
Word details
Syllables
5
sub · ca · te · go · ry
Letters
11
s · u · b · c · a · t · e · g · o · r · y
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “subcategory”
The word “subcategory” contains 5 syllables, divided as sub · ca · te · go · ry. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "subcategory" have?
"subcategory" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "subcategory" into syllables?
"subcategory" is divided into syllables as: sub · ca · te · go · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "subcategory"?
The Scrabble score for "subcategory" is 19 points.
Using “subcategory” in writing
"subcategory" (sub · ca · te · go · ry) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “subcategory” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.