How many syllables in “brim”?
1
syllable in "brim"
brim
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Word details
Syllables
1
brim
Letters
4
b · r · i · m
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
b3
r1
i1
m3
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About the word “brim”
The word “brim” contains 1 syllable, divided as brim. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "brim" have?
"brim" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "brim" into syllables?
"brim" is divided into syllables as: brim.
What is the Scrabble score for "brim"?
The Scrabble score for "brim" is 8 points.
Using “brim” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "brim" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “brim” is worth 8 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.