How many syllables in “carbohydrate”?
syllables in "carbohydrate"
Word details
Syllables
4
car · boh · ydr · ate
Letters
12
c · a · r · b · o · h · y · d · r · a · t · e
Scrabble
23
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About the word “carbohydrate”
The word “carbohydrate” contains 4 syllables, divided as car · boh · ydr · ate. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carbohydrate" have?
"carbohydrate" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "carbohydrate" into syllables?
"carbohydrate" is divided into syllables as: car · boh · ydr · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "carbohydrate"?
The Scrabble score for "carbohydrate" is 23 points.
Using “carbohydrate” in writing
Four-syllable words like "carbohydrate" (car · boh · ydr · ate) 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, “carbohydrate” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.