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