How many syllables in “bargees”?
syllables in "bargees"
Word details
Syllables
2
bar · gees
Letters
7
b · a · r · g · e · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “bargees”
The word “bargees” contains 2 syllables, divided as bar · gees. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bargees" have?
"bargees" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bargees" into syllables?
"bargees" is divided into syllables as: bar · gees.
What is the Scrabble score for "bargees"?
The Scrabble score for "bargees" is 10 points.
Using “bargees” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bargees" (bar · gees) 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, “bargees” is worth 10 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 “bargees”
The letters in “bargees” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bareges.