How many syllables in “carboniferous”?
syllables in "carboniferous"
Word details
Syllables
5
car · bo · ni · fe · rous
Letters
13
c · a · r · b · o · n · i · f · e · r · o · u · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “carboniferous”
The word “carboniferous” contains 5 syllables, divided as car · bo · ni · fe · rous. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carboniferous" have?
"carboniferous" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "carboniferous" into syllables?
"carboniferous" is divided into syllables as: car · bo · ni · fe · rous.
What is the Scrabble score for "carboniferous"?
The Scrabble score for "carboniferous" is 20 points.
Using “carboniferous” in writing
"carboniferous" (car · bo · ni · fe · rous) 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, “carboniferous” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.