How many syllables in “careless”?
syllables in "careless"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · re · less
Letters
8
c · a · r · e · l · e · s · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “careless”
The word “careless” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · re · less. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "careless" have?
"careless" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "careless" into syllables?
"careless" is divided into syllables as: ca · re · less.
What is the Scrabble score for "careless"?
The Scrabble score for "careless" is 10 points.
Using “careless” in writing
Three-syllable words like "careless" (ca · re · less) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “careless” is worth 10 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.
Anagrams of “careless”
The letters in “careless” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rescales.