How many syllables in “carsicknesses”?
syllables in "carsicknesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
carsi · cknes · ses
Letters
13
c · a · r · s · i · c · k · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “carsicknesses”
The word “carsicknesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as carsi · cknes · ses. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carsicknesses" have?
"carsicknesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "carsicknesses" into syllables?
"carsicknesses" is divided into syllables as: carsi · cknes · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "carsicknesses"?
The Scrabble score for "carsicknesses" is 21 points.
Using “carsicknesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "carsicknesses" (carsi · cknes · ses) 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, “carsicknesses” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.