How many syllables in “barbarisms”?
syllables in "barbarisms"
Word details
Syllables
3
bar · ba · risms
Letters
10
b · a · r · b · a · r · i · s · m · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “barbarisms”
The word “barbarisms” contains 3 syllables, divided as bar · ba · risms. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "barbarisms" have?
"barbarisms" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "barbarisms" into syllables?
"barbarisms" is divided into syllables as: bar · ba · risms.
What is the Scrabble score for "barbarisms"?
The Scrabble score for "barbarisms" is 16 points.
Using “barbarisms” in writing
Three-syllable words like "barbarisms" (bar · ba · risms) 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, “barbarisms” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.