How many syllables in “cardiovascular”?
syllables in "cardiovascular"
Word details
Syllables
5
car · dio · va · scu · lar
Letters
14
c · a · r · d · i · o · v · a · s · c · u · l · a · r
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “cardiovascular”
The word “cardiovascular” contains 5 syllables, divided as car · dio · va · scu · lar. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cardiovascular" have?
"cardiovascular" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cardiovascular" into syllables?
"cardiovascular" is divided into syllables as: car · dio · va · scu · lar.
What is the Scrabble score for "cardiovascular"?
The Scrabble score for "cardiovascular" is 22 points.
Using “cardiovascular” in writing
"cardiovascular" (car · dio · va · scu · lar) 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, “cardiovascular” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.