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