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How many syllables in “age”?

2

syllables in "age"

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Word details

Syllables

2

age

Letters

3

a · g · e

Scrabble

4

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

a1
g2
e1

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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.

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