How many syllables in “carbon”?
syllables in "carbon"
Word details
Syllables
2
car · bon
Letters
6
c · a · r · b · o · n
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “carbon”
The word “carbon” contains 2 syllables, divided as car · bon. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carbon" have?
"carbon" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "carbon" into syllables?
"carbon" is divided into syllables as: car · bon.
What is the Scrabble score for "carbon"?
The Scrabble score for "carbon" is 10 points.
Using “carbon” in writing
Two-syllable words like "carbon" (car · bon) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “carbon” is worth 10 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 “carbon”
The letters in “carbon” can be rearranged to spell one other word: corban.