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How many syllables in “carbohydrases”?

4

syllables in "carbohydrases"

carbohydrases
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Word details

Syllables

4

carb · ohyd · rase · s

Letters

13

c · a · r · b · o · h · y · d · r · a · s · e · s

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
a1
r1
b3
o1
h4
y4
d2
r1
a1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “carbohydrases

The word carbohydrases contains 4 syllables, divided as carb · ohyd · rase · s. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "carbohydrases" have?

"carbohydrases" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "carbohydrases" into syllables?

"carbohydrases" is divided into syllables as: carb · ohyd · rase · s.

What is the Scrabble score for "carbohydrases"?

The Scrabble score for "carbohydrases" is 24 points.

Using “carbohydrases” in writing

Four-syllable words like "carbohydrases" (carb · ohyd · rase · s) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, carbohydrases is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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