How many syllables in “carboxylates”?
syllables in "carboxylates"
Word details
Syllables
5
car · bo · xy · la · tes
Letters
12
c · a · r · b · o · x · y · l · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
26
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About the word “carboxylates”
The word “carboxylates” contains 5 syllables, divided as car · bo · xy · la · tes. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carboxylates" have?
"carboxylates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "carboxylates" into syllables?
"carboxylates" is divided into syllables as: car · bo · xy · la · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "carboxylates"?
The Scrabble score for "carboxylates" is 26 points.
Using “carboxylates” in writing
"carboxylates" (car · bo · xy · la · 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, “carboxylates” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.