How many syllables in “barrettes”?
syllables in "barrettes"
Word details
Syllables
3
bar · ret · tes
Letters
9
b · a · r · r · e · t · t · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “barrettes”
The word “barrettes” contains 3 syllables, divided as bar · ret · tes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "barrettes" have?
"barrettes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "barrettes" into syllables?
"barrettes" is divided into syllables as: bar · ret · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "barrettes"?
The Scrabble score for "barrettes" is 11 points.
Using “barrettes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "barrettes" (bar · ret · tes) 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, “barrettes” is worth 11 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 “barrettes”
The letters in “barrettes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: berrettas.