How many syllables in “brigades”?
syllables in "brigades"
Word details
Syllables
3
bri · ga · des
Letters
8
b · r · i · g · a · d · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “brigades”
The word “brigades” contains 3 syllables, divided as bri · ga · des. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "brigades" have?
"brigades" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "brigades" into syllables?
"brigades" is divided into syllables as: bri · ga · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "brigades"?
The Scrabble score for "brigades" is 12 points.
Using “brigades” in writing
Three-syllable words like "brigades" (bri · ga · des) 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, “brigades” 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 “brigades”
The letters in “brigades” can be rearranged to spell one other word: abridges.