How many syllables in “brain”?
syllable in "brain"
Word details
Syllables
1
brain
Letters
5
b · r · a · i · n
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “brain”
The word “brain” contains 1 syllable, divided as brain. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "brain" have?
"brain" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "brain" into syllables?
"brain" is divided into syllables as: brain.
What is the Scrabble score for "brain"?
The Scrabble score for "brain" is 7 points.
Using “brain” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "brain" 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, “brain” 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 “brain”
The letters in “brain” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bairn.