How many syllables in “age”?
syllables in "age"
Word details
Syllables
2
age
Letters
3
a · g · e
Scrabble
4
points
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About the word “age”
The word “age” contains 2 syllables, divided as age. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "age" have?
"age" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "age" into syllables?
"age" is divided into syllables as: age.
What is the Scrabble score for "age"?
The Scrabble score for "age" is 4 points.
Using “age” in writing
Two-syllable words like "age" (age) 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, “age” is worth 4 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “age”
The letters in “age” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gae.