How many syllables in “carrybacks”?
syllables in "carrybacks"
Word details
Syllables
3
car · ry · backs
Letters
10
c · a · r · r · y · b · a · c · k · s
Scrabble
23
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About the word “carrybacks”
The word “carrybacks” contains 3 syllables, divided as car · ry · backs. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carrybacks" have?
"carrybacks" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "carrybacks" into syllables?
"carrybacks" is divided into syllables as: car · ry · backs.
What is the Scrabble score for "carrybacks"?
The Scrabble score for "carrybacks" is 23 points.
Using “carrybacks” in writing
Three-syllable words like "carrybacks" (car · ry · backs) 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, “carrybacks” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.