How many syllables in “brutes”?
syllables in "brutes"
Word details
Syllables
2
bru · tes
Letters
6
b · r · u · t · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “brutes”
The word “brutes” contains 2 syllables, divided as bru · tes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "brutes" have?
"brutes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "brutes" into syllables?
"brutes" is divided into syllables as: bru · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "brutes"?
The Scrabble score for "brutes" is 8 points.
Using “brutes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "brutes" (bru · tes) 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, “brutes” 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.
Anagrams of “brutes”
The letters in “brutes” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: burets, buster, rebuts, tubers.