How many syllables in “brigand”?
syllables in "brigand"
Word details
Syllables
2
bri · gand
Letters
7
b · r · i · g · a · n · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “brigand”
The word “brigand” contains 2 syllables, divided as bri · gand. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "brigand" have?
"brigand" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "brigand" into syllables?
"brigand" is divided into syllables as: bri · gand.
What is the Scrabble score for "brigand"?
The Scrabble score for "brigand" is 11 points.
Using “brigand” in writing
Two-syllable words like "brigand" (bri · gand) 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, “brigand” 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 “brigand”
The letters in “brigand” can be rearranged to spell one other word: barding.