How many syllables in “brood”?
1
syllable in "brood"
brood
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Word details
Syllables
1
brood
Letters
5
b · r · o · o · d
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
b3
r1
o1
o1
d2
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About the word “brood”
The word “brood” contains 1 syllable, divided as brood. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "brood" have?
"brood" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "brood" into syllables?
"brood" is divided into syllables as: brood.
What is the Scrabble score for "brood"?
The Scrabble score for "brood" is 8 points.
Using “brood” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "brood" 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, “brood” 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.