How many syllables in “cartilaginous”?
syllables in "cartilaginous"
Word details
Syllables
5
car · ti · la · gi · nous
Letters
13
c · a · r · t · i · l · a · g · i · n · o · u · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “cartilaginous”
The word “cartilaginous” contains 5 syllables, divided as car · ti · la · gi · nous. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cartilaginous" have?
"cartilaginous" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cartilaginous" into syllables?
"cartilaginous" is divided into syllables as: car · ti · la · gi · nous.
What is the Scrabble score for "cartilaginous"?
The Scrabble score for "cartilaginous" is 16 points.
Using “cartilaginous” in writing
"cartilaginous" (car · ti · la · gi · nous) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cartilaginous” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.