How many syllables in “carnivore”?
syllables in "carnivore"
Word details
Syllables
3
car · niv · ore
Letters
9
c · a · r · n · i · v · o · r · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “carnivore”
The word “carnivore” contains 3 syllables, divided as car · niv · ore. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carnivore" have?
"carnivore" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "carnivore" into syllables?
"carnivore" is divided into syllables as: car · niv · ore.
What is the Scrabble score for "carnivore"?
The Scrabble score for "carnivore" is 14 points.
Using “carnivore” in writing
Three-syllable words like "carnivore" (car · niv · ore) 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, “carnivore” 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.