How many syllables in “carvings”?
syllables in "carvings"
Word details
Syllables
2
car · vings
Letters
8
c · a · r · v · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “carvings”
The word “carvings” contains 2 syllables, divided as car · vings. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "carvings" have?
"carvings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "carvings" into syllables?
"carvings" is divided into syllables as: car · vings.
What is the Scrabble score for "carvings"?
The Scrabble score for "carvings" is 14 points.
Using “carvings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "carvings" (car · vings) 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, “carvings” is worth 14 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 “carvings”
The letters in “carvings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cravings.