How many syllables in “carboxylase”?
syllables in "carboxylase"
Word details
Syllables
4
car · box · yla · se
Letters
11
c · a · r · b · o · x · y · l · a · s · e
Scrabble
25
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About the word “carboxylase”
The word “carboxylase” contains 4 syllables, divided as car · box · yla · se. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carboxylase" have?
"carboxylase" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "carboxylase" into syllables?
"carboxylase" is divided into syllables as: car · box · yla · se.
What is the Scrabble score for "carboxylase"?
The Scrabble score for "carboxylase" is 25 points.
Using “carboxylase” in writing
Four-syllable words like "carboxylase" (car · box · yla · se) 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, “carboxylase” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.