How many syllables in “caretook”?
syllables in "caretook"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · re · took
Letters
8
c · a · r · e · t · o · o · k
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “caretook”
The word “caretook” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · re · took. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "caretook" have?
"caretook" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "caretook" into syllables?
"caretook" is divided into syllables as: ca · re · took.
What is the Scrabble score for "caretook"?
The Scrabble score for "caretook" is 14 points.
Using “caretook” in writing
Three-syllable words like "caretook" (ca · re · took) 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, “caretook” is worth 14 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.