How many syllables in “carbanion”?
syllables in "carbanion"
Word details
Syllables
3
car · ba · nion
Letters
9
c · a · r · b · a · n · i · o · n
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “carbanion”
The word “carbanion” contains 3 syllables, divided as car · ba · nion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carbanion" have?
"carbanion" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "carbanion" into syllables?
"carbanion" is divided into syllables as: car · ba · nion.
What is the Scrabble score for "carbanion"?
The Scrabble score for "carbanion" is 13 points.
Using “carbanion” in writing
Three-syllable words like "carbanion" (car · ba · nion) 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, “carbanion” is worth 13 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.