How many syllables in “carbons”?
syllables in "carbons"
Word details
Syllables
2
car · bons
Letters
7
c · a · r · b · o · n · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “carbons”
The word “carbons” contains 2 syllables, divided as car · bons. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carbons" have?
"carbons" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "carbons" into syllables?
"carbons" is divided into syllables as: car · bons.
What is the Scrabble score for "carbons"?
The Scrabble score for "carbons" is 11 points.
Using “carbons” in writing
Two-syllable words like "carbons" (car · bons) 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, “carbons” is worth 11 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 “carbons”
The letters in “carbons” can be rearranged to spell one other word: corbans.