How many syllables in “barnacles”?
syllables in "barnacles"
Word details
Syllables
3
bar · na · cles
Letters
9
b · a · r · n · a · c · l · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “barnacles”
The word “barnacles” contains 3 syllables, divided as bar · na · cles. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "barnacles" have?
"barnacles" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "barnacles" into syllables?
"barnacles" is divided into syllables as: bar · na · cles.
What is the Scrabble score for "barnacles"?
The Scrabble score for "barnacles" is 13 points.
Using “barnacles” in writing
Three-syllable words like "barnacles" (bar · na · cles) 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, “barnacles” is worth 13 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 “barnacles”
The letters in “barnacles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: balancers.