How many syllables in “carrying”?
syllables in "carrying"
Word details
Syllables
2
car · rying
Letters
8
c · a · r · r · y · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “carrying”
The word “carrying” contains 2 syllables, divided as car · rying. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carrying" have?
"carrying" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "carrying" into syllables?
"carrying" is divided into syllables as: car · rying.
What is the Scrabble score for "carrying"?
The Scrabble score for "carrying" is 14 points.
Using “carrying” in writing
Two-syllable words like "carrying" (car · rying) 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, “carrying” 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.