How many syllables in “cardiacs”?
syllables in "cardiacs"
Word details
Syllables
2
car · diacs
Letters
8
c · a · r · d · i · a · c · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “cardiacs”
The word “cardiacs” contains 2 syllables, divided as car · diacs. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cardiacs" have?
"cardiacs" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cardiacs" into syllables?
"cardiacs" is divided into syllables as: car · diacs.
What is the Scrabble score for "cardiacs"?
The Scrabble score for "cardiacs" is 13 points.
Using “cardiacs” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cardiacs" (car · diacs) 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, “cardiacs” is worth 13 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.