How many syllables in “airbrush”?
syllables in "airbrush"
Word details
Syllables
2
air · brush
Letters
8
a · i · r · b · r · u · s · h
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “airbrush”
The word “airbrush” contains 2 syllables, divided as air · brush. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "airbrush" have?
"airbrush" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "airbrush" into syllables?
"airbrush" is divided into syllables as: air · brush.
What is the Scrabble score for "airbrush"?
The Scrabble score for "airbrush" is 13 points.
Using “airbrush” in writing
Two-syllable words like "airbrush" (air · brush) 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, “airbrush” is worth 13 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.