How many syllables in “carves”?
syllables in "carves"
Word details
Syllables
2
car · ves
Letters
6
c · a · r · v · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “carves”
The word “carves” contains 2 syllables, divided as car · ves. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carves" have?
"carves" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "carves" into syllables?
"carves" is divided into syllables as: car · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "carves"?
The Scrabble score for "carves" is 11 points.
Using “carves” in writing
Two-syllable words like "carves" (car · ves) 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, “carves” is worth 11 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 “carves”
The letters in “carves” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: cavers, craves.