How many syllables in “carbohydrates”?
syllables in "carbohydrates"
Word details
Syllables
5
car · bo · hy · dra · tes
Letters
13
c · a · r · b · o · h · y · d · r · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “carbohydrates”
The word “carbohydrates” contains 5 syllables, divided as car · bo · hy · dra · tes. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carbohydrates" have?
"carbohydrates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "carbohydrates" into syllables?
"carbohydrates" is divided into syllables as: car · bo · hy · dra · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "carbohydrates"?
The Scrabble score for "carbohydrates" is 24 points.
Using “carbohydrates” in writing
"carbohydrates" (car · bo · hy · dra · tes) 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, “carbohydrates” 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.