How many syllables in “abridges”?
syllables in "abridges"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · brid · ges
Letters
8
a · b · r · i · d · g · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “abridges”
The word “abridges” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · brid · ges. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "abridges" have?
"abridges" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "abridges" into syllables?
"abridges" is divided into syllables as: a · brid · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "abridges"?
The Scrabble score for "abridges" is 12 points.
Using “abridges” in writing
Three-syllable words like "abridges" (a · brid · ges) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “abridges” is worth 12 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 “abridges”
The letters in “abridges” can be rearranged to spell one other word: brigades.