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How many syllables in “borage”?

2

syllables in "borage"

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Word details

Syllables

2

bor · age

Letters

6

b · o · r · a · g · e

Scrabble

9

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
o1
r1
a1
g2
e1

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About the word “borage

The word borage contains 2 syllables, divided as bor · age. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "borage" have?

"borage" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "borage" into syllables?

"borage" is divided into syllables as: bor · age.

What is the Scrabble score for "borage"?

The Scrabble score for "borage" is 9 points.

Using “borage” in writing

Two-syllable words like "borage" (bor · age) 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, borage 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.

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