How many syllables in “bran”?
syllable in "bran"
Word details
Syllables
1
bran
Letters
4
b · r · a · n
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “bran”
The word “bran” contains 1 syllable, divided as bran. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bran" have?
"bran" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "bran" into syllables?
"bran" is divided into syllables as: bran.
What is the Scrabble score for "bran"?
The Scrabble score for "bran" is 6 points.
Using “bran” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "bran" 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, “bran” is worth 6 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 “bran”
The letters in “bran” can be rearranged to spell one other word: barn.