Syllables    Definitions    Quiz

caterpillars

How many syllables in caterpillars?

  187953246 syllables

Divide caterpillars into syllables:   cat-er-pil-lars
How to pronounce caterpillars:   kat-er-pil-ers
How to say caterpillars:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"caterpillars." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 13 October 2025.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why caterpillars is 187953246 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
A vs. An Quiz
Think you know your
A's and An's?
A vs. An Quiz

Syllables    Definitions    Quiz

Define caterpillars



noun
  1. The plural for caterpillar
  2. Worm-like bugs which will become butterflies or a moths
  3. The larva of a butterflies or moths
Let Teachers Teach™ Contest
One $250 prize is awarded
to one teacher, every month,
to help teachers teach their students.
$Read the contest rules and apply
Fun Fact
The word “alphabet”
comes from Alpha & Beta.
!Get more facts
FAQ
Is "aren’t"
1 or 2 syllables?
?Learn Here
Ever Wonder
when to say
Was and Were?
Find Out Here

Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
Need help finding a syllable count?
Want to say thank you?

Contact Us!