How many syllables in “barre”?
syllable in "barre"
Word details
Syllables
1
barre
Letters
5
b · a · r · r · e
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “barre”
The word “barre” contains 1 syllable, divided as barre. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "barre" have?
"barre" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "barre" into syllables?
"barre" is divided into syllables as: barre.
What is the Scrabble score for "barre"?
The Scrabble score for "barre" is 7 points.
Using “barre” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "barre" 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, “barre” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “barre”
The letters in “barre” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: barer, rebar.