How many syllables in “breakages”?
syllables in "breakages"
Word details
Syllables
3
brea · ka · ges
Letters
9
b · r · e · a · k · a · g · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “breakages”
The word “breakages” contains 3 syllables, divided as brea · ka · ges. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "breakages" have?
"breakages" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "breakages" into syllables?
"breakages" is divided into syllables as: brea · ka · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "breakages"?
The Scrabble score for "breakages" is 16 points.
Using “breakages” in writing
Three-syllable words like "breakages" (brea · ka · ges) 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, “breakages” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “breakages”
The letters in “breakages” can be rearranged to spell one other word: brakeages.