How many syllables in “brassieres”?
syllables in "brassieres"
Word details
Syllables
3
bras · sie · res
Letters
10
b · r · a · s · s · i · e · r · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “brassieres”
The word “brassieres” contains 3 syllables, divided as bras · sie · res. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "brassieres" have?
"brassieres" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "brassieres" into syllables?
"brassieres" is divided into syllables as: bras · sie · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "brassieres"?
The Scrabble score for "brassieres" is 12 points.
Using “brassieres” in writing
Three-syllable words like "brassieres" (bras · sie · res) 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, “brassieres” 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 “brassieres”
The letters in “brassieres” can be rearranged to spell one other word: brasseries.