How many syllables in “assuages”?
syllables in "assuages"
Word details
Syllables
3
as · sua · ges
Letters
8
a · s · s · u · a · g · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “assuages”
The word “assuages” contains 3 syllables, divided as as · sua · ges. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "assuages" have?
"assuages" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "assuages" into syllables?
"assuages" is divided into syllables as: as · sua · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "assuages"?
The Scrabble score for "assuages" is 9 points.
Using “assuages” in writing
Three-syllable words like "assuages" (as · sua · 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, “assuages” is worth 9 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 “assuages”
The letters in “assuages” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sausages.