How many syllables in “barbs”?
1
syllable in "barbs"
barbs
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Word details
Syllables
1
barbs
Letters
5
b · a · r · b · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
b3
a1
r1
b3
s1
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About the word “barbs”
The word “barbs” contains 1 syllable, divided as barbs. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "barbs" have?
"barbs" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "barbs" into syllables?
"barbs" is divided into syllables as: barbs.
What is the Scrabble score for "barbs"?
The Scrabble score for "barbs" is 9 points.
Using “barbs” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "barbs" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “barbs” 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.