How many syllables in “carried”?
syllables in "carried"
Word details
Syllables
2
car · ried
Letters
7
c · a · r · r · i · e · d
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “carried”
The word “carried” contains 2 syllables, divided as car · ried. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carried" have?
"carried" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "carried" into syllables?
"carried" is divided into syllables as: car · ried.
What is the Scrabble score for "carried"?
The Scrabble score for "carried" is 10 points.
Using “carried” in writing
Two-syllable words like "carried" (car · ried) 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, “carried” is worth 10 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 “carried”
The letters in “carried” can be rearranged to spell one other word: acrider.