How many syllables in “brainwashings”?
syllables in "brainwashings"
Word details
Syllables
3
brain · was · hings
Letters
13
b · r · a · i · n · w · a · s · h · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “brainwashings”
The word “brainwashings” contains 3 syllables, divided as brain · was · hings. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "brainwashings" have?
"brainwashings" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "brainwashings" into syllables?
"brainwashings" is divided into syllables as: brain · was · hings.
What is the Scrabble score for "brainwashings"?
The Scrabble score for "brainwashings" is 22 points.
Using “brainwashings” in writing
Three-syllable words like "brainwashings" (brain · was · hings) 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, “brainwashings” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.