How many syllables in “caribes”?
syllables in "caribes"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · ri · bes
Letters
7
c · a · r · i · b · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “caribes”
The word “caribes” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · ri · bes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "caribes" have?
"caribes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "caribes" into syllables?
"caribes" is divided into syllables as: ca · ri · bes.
What is the Scrabble score for "caribes"?
The Scrabble score for "caribes" is 11 points.
Using “caribes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "caribes" (ca · ri · bes) 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, “caribes” is worth 11 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 “caribes”
The letters in “caribes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ascribe.