How many syllables in “caravanserais”?
syllables in "caravanserais"
Word details
Syllables
5
ca · ra · van · se · rais
Letters
13
c · a · r · a · v · a · n · s · e · r · a · i · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “caravanserais”
The word “caravanserais” contains 5 syllables, divided as ca · ra · van · se · rais. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "caravanserais" have?
"caravanserais" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "caravanserais" into syllables?
"caravanserais" is divided into syllables as: ca · ra · van · se · rais.
What is the Scrabble score for "caravanserais"?
The Scrabble score for "caravanserais" is 18 points.
Using “caravanserais” in writing
"caravanserais" (ca · ra · van · se · rais) 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, “caravanserais” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “caravanserais”
The letters in “caravanserais” can be rearranged to spell one other word: caravansaries.