How many syllables in “breakaways”?
syllables in "breakaways"
Word details
Syllables
3
brea · ka · ways
Letters
10
b · r · e · a · k · a · w · a · y · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “breakaways”
The word “breakaways” contains 3 syllables, divided as brea · ka · ways. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "breakaways" have?
"breakaways" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "breakaways" into syllables?
"breakaways" is divided into syllables as: brea · ka · ways.
What is the Scrabble score for "breakaways"?
The Scrabble score for "breakaways" is 22 points.
Using “breakaways” in writing
Three-syllable words like "breakaways" (brea · ka · ways) 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, “breakaways” 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.
Anagrams of “breakaways”
The letters in “breakaways” can be rearranged to spell one other word: breaksaway.