How many syllables in “carmines”?
syllables in "carmines"
Word details
Syllables
3
car · mi · nes
Letters
8
c · a · r · m · i · n · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “carmines”
The word “carmines” contains 3 syllables, divided as car · mi · nes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carmines" have?
"carmines" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "carmines" into syllables?
"carmines" is divided into syllables as: car · mi · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "carmines"?
The Scrabble score for "carmines" is 12 points.
Using “carmines” in writing
Three-syllable words like "carmines" (car · mi · nes) 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, “carmines” is worth 12 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 “carmines”
The letters in “carmines” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cremains.