How many syllables in “calorie”?
syllables in "calorie"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · lo · rie
Letters
7
c · a · l · o · r · i · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “calorie”
The word “calorie” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · lo · rie. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "calorie" have?
"calorie" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "calorie" into syllables?
"calorie" is divided into syllables as: ca · lo · rie.
What is the Scrabble score for "calorie"?
The Scrabble score for "calorie" is 9 points.
Using “calorie” in writing
Three-syllable words like "calorie" (ca · lo · rie) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “calorie” 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 “calorie”
The letters in “calorie” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cariole, coalier, loricae.