How many syllables in “carbines”?
syllables in "carbines"
Word details
Syllables
3
car · bi · nes
Letters
8
c · a · r · b · i · n · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “carbines”
The word “carbines” contains 3 syllables, divided as car · bi · nes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carbines" have?
"carbines" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "carbines" into syllables?
"carbines" is divided into syllables as: car · bi · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "carbines"?
The Scrabble score for "carbines" is 12 points.
Using “carbines” in writing
Three-syllable words like "carbines" (car · bi · nes) 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, “carbines” is worth 12 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 “carbines”
The letters in “carbines” can be rearranged to spell one other word: brisance.