How many syllables in “carouse”?
syllables in "carouse"
Word details
Syllables
2
caro · use
Letters
7
c · a · r · o · u · s · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “carouse”
The word “carouse” contains 2 syllables, divided as caro · use. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carouse" have?
"carouse" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "carouse" into syllables?
"carouse" is divided into syllables as: caro · use.
What is the Scrabble score for "carouse"?
The Scrabble score for "carouse" is 9 points.
Using “carouse” in writing
Two-syllable words like "carouse" (caro · use) 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, “carouse” 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 “carouse”
The letters in “carouse” can be rearranged to spell one other word: acerous.