How many syllables in “brains”?
syllable in "brains"
Word details
Syllables
1
brains
Letters
6
b · r · a · i · n · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “brains”
The word “brains” contains 1 syllable, divided as brains. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "brains" have?
"brains" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "brains" into syllables?
"brains" is divided into syllables as: brains.
What is the Scrabble score for "brains"?
The Scrabble score for "brains" is 8 points.
Using “brains” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "brains" 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, “brains” is worth 8 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 “brains”
The letters in “brains” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bairns.