How many syllables in “carious”?
syllables in "carious"
Word details
Syllables
2
carious
Letters
7
c · a · r · i · o · u · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “carious”
The word “carious” contains 2 syllables, divided as carious. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carious" have?
"carious" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "carious" into syllables?
"carious" is divided into syllables as: carious.
What is the Scrabble score for "carious"?
The Scrabble score for "carious" is 9 points.
Using “carious” in writing
Two-syllable words like "carious" (carious) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “carious” is worth 9 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 “carious”
The letters in “carious” can be rearranged to spell one other word: curiosa.