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How many syllables in “eyebrows”?

2

syllables in "eyebrows"

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Word details

Syllables

2

eye · brows

Letters

8

e · y · e · b · r · o · w · s

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
y4
e1
b3
r1
o1
w4
s1

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About the word “eyebrows

The word eyebrows contains 2 syllables, divided as eye · brows. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "eyebrows" have?

"eyebrows" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "eyebrows" into syllables?

"eyebrows" is divided into syllables as: eye · brows.

What is the Scrabble score for "eyebrows"?

The Scrabble score for "eyebrows" is 16 points.

Using “eyebrows” in writing

Two-syllable words like "eyebrows" (eye · brows) 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, eyebrows is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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