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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable cat
  • 3 letters
Syllables
cat has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/kæt/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide cat into syllables?

cat divides as cat. cat has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in cat?

Cat has 1 syllable (cat).

Which syllable is stressed in cat?

The stressed syllable in cat is cat. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce cat?

/kæt/ in American English.