How many syllables in “carving”?
syllables in "carving"
Word details
Syllables
2
car · ving
Letters
7
c · a · r · v · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “carving”
The word “carving” contains 2 syllables, divided as car · ving. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carving" have?
"carving" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "carving" into syllables?
"carving" is divided into syllables as: car · ving.
What is the Scrabble score for "carving"?
The Scrabble score for "carving" is 13 points.
Using “carving” in writing
Two-syllable words like "carving" (car · ving) 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, “carving” is worth 13 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 “carving”
The letters in “carving” can be rearranged to spell one other word: craving.