How many syllables in “carnivorousness”?
syllables in "carnivorousness"
Word details
Syllables
5
car · ni · vo · rou · sness
Letters
15
c · a · r · n · i · v · o · r · o · u · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “carnivorousness”
The word “carnivorousness” contains 5 syllables, divided as car · ni · vo · rou · sness. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carnivorousness" have?
"carnivorousness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "carnivorousness" into syllables?
"carnivorousness" is divided into syllables as: car · ni · vo · rou · sness.
What is the Scrabble score for "carnivorousness"?
The Scrabble score for "carnivorousness" is 20 points.
Using “carnivorousness” in writing
"carnivorousness" (car · ni · vo · rou · sness) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “carnivorousness” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.