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How many syllables in “carrefour”?

3

syllables in "carrefour"

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Word details

Syllables

3

car · re · four

Letters

9

c · a · r · r · e · f · o · u · r

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
a1
r1
r1
e1
f4
o1
u1
r1

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About the word “carrefour

The word carrefour contains 3 syllables, divided as car · re · four. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "carrefour" have?

"carrefour" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "carrefour" into syllables?

"carrefour" is divided into syllables as: car · re · four.

What is the Scrabble score for "carrefour"?

The Scrabble score for "carrefour" is 14 points.

Using “carrefour” in writing

Three-syllable words like "carrefour" (car · re · four) 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, carrefour 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.

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