How many syllables in “brakes”?
syllables in "brakes"
Word details
Syllables
2
bra · kes
Letters
6
b · r · a · k · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “brakes”
The word “brakes” contains 2 syllables, divided as bra · kes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "brakes" have?
"brakes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "brakes" into syllables?
"brakes" is divided into syllables as: bra · kes.
What is the Scrabble score for "brakes"?
The Scrabble score for "brakes" is 12 points.
Using “brakes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "brakes" (bra · kes) 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, “brakes” is worth 12 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 “brakes”
The letters in “brakes” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: bakers, breaks, kebars.