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How many syllables in “bandage”?

2

syllables in "bandage"

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Word details

Syllables

2

band · age

Letters

7

b · a · n · d · a · g · e

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
a1
n1
d2
a1
g2
e1

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About the word “bandage

The word bandage contains 2 syllables, divided as band · age. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "bandage" have?

"bandage" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "bandage" into syllables?

"bandage" is divided into syllables as: band · age.

What is the Scrabble score for "bandage"?

The Scrabble score for "bandage" is 11 points.

Using “bandage” in writing

Two-syllable words like "bandage" (band · 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, bandage is worth 11 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.

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