How many syllables in “bridges”?
syllables in "bridges"
Word details
Syllables
2
brid · ges
Letters
7
b · r · i · d · g · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “bridges”
The word “bridges” contains 2 syllables, divided as brid · ges. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bridges" have?
"bridges" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bridges" into syllables?
"bridges" is divided into syllables as: brid · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "bridges"?
The Scrabble score for "bridges" is 11 points.
Using “bridges” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bridges" (brid · ges) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “bridges” is worth 11 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 “bridges”
The letters in “bridges” can be rearranged to spell one other word: begirds.