How many syllables in “brocoli”?
syllables in "brocoli"
Word details
Syllables
3
bro · co · li
Letters
7
b · r · o · c · o · l · i
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “brocoli”
The word “brocoli” contains 3 syllables, divided as bro · co · li. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "brocoli" have?
"brocoli" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "brocoli" into syllables?
"brocoli" is divided into syllables as: bro · co · li.
What is the Scrabble score for "brocoli"?
The Scrabble score for "brocoli" is 11 points.
Using “brocoli” in writing
Three-syllable words like "brocoli" (bro · co · li) 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, “brocoli” 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 “brocoli”
The letters in “brocoli” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bicolor.