How many syllables in “cartons”?
syllables in "cartons"
Word details
Syllables
2
car · tons
Letters
7
c · a · r · t · o · n · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “cartons”
The word “cartons” contains 2 syllables, divided as car · tons. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cartons" have?
"cartons" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cartons" into syllables?
"cartons" is divided into syllables as: car · tons.
What is the Scrabble score for "cartons"?
The Scrabble score for "cartons" is 9 points.
Using “cartons” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cartons" (car · tons) 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, “cartons” 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 “cartons”
The letters in “cartons” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cantors, contras, cratons.