How many syllables in “cardiac”?
syllables in "cardiac"
Word details
Syllables
2
car · diac
Letters
7
c · a · r · d · i · a · c
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “cardiac”
The word “cardiac” contains 2 syllables, divided as car · diac. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cardiac" have?
"cardiac" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cardiac" into syllables?
"cardiac" is divided into syllables as: car · diac.
What is the Scrabble score for "cardiac"?
The Scrabble score for "cardiac" is 12 points.
Using “cardiac” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cardiac" (car · diac) 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, “cardiac” is worth 12 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.