How many syllables in “care”?
syllable in "care"
Word details
Syllables
1
care
Letters
4
c · a · r · e
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “care”
The word “care” contains 1 syllable, divided as care. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "care" have?
"care" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "care" into syllables?
"care" is divided into syllables as: care.
What is the Scrabble score for "care"?
The Scrabble score for "care" is 6 points.
Using “care” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "care" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “care” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “care”
The letters in “care” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: acre, race.