How many syllables in “karma”?
syllables in "karma"
Word details
Syllables
2
kar · ma
Letters
5
k · a · r · m · a
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “karma”
The word “karma” contains 2 syllables, divided as kar · ma. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "karma" have?
"karma" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "karma" into syllables?
"karma" is divided into syllables as: kar · ma.
What is the Scrabble score for "karma"?
The Scrabble score for "karma" is 11 points.
Using “karma” in writing
Two-syllable words like "karma" (kar · ma) 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, “karma” 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 “karma”
The letters in “karma” can be rearranged to spell one other word: makar.