How many syllables in “broadsides”?
syllables in "broadsides"
Word details
Syllables
3
broad · si · des
Letters
10
b · r · o · a · d · s · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “broadsides”
The word “broadsides” contains 3 syllables, divided as broad · si · des. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "broadsides" have?
"broadsides" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "broadsides" into syllables?
"broadsides" is divided into syllables as: broad · si · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "broadsides"?
The Scrabble score for "broadsides" is 14 points.
Using “broadsides” in writing
Three-syllable words like "broadsides" (broad · si · 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, “broadsides” is worth 14 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 “broadsides”
The letters in “broadsides” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sideboards.