How many syllables in “carolling”?
syllables in "carolling"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · rol · ling
Letters
9
c · a · r · o · l · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “carolling”
The word “carolling” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · rol · ling. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carolling" have?
"carolling" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "carolling" into syllables?
"carolling" is divided into syllables as: ca · rol · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "carolling"?
The Scrabble score for "carolling" is 12 points.
Using “carolling” in writing
Three-syllable words like "carolling" (ca · rol · ling) 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, “carolling” 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 “carolling”
The letters in “carolling” can be rearranged to spell one other word: collaring.