How many syllables in “firebrick”?
syllables in "firebrick"
Word details
Syllables
3
fi · re · brick
Letters
9
f · i · r · e · b · r · i · c · k
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “firebrick”
The word “firebrick” contains 3 syllables, divided as fi · re · brick. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "firebrick" have?
"firebrick" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "firebrick" into syllables?
"firebrick" is divided into syllables as: fi · re · brick.
What is the Scrabble score for "firebrick"?
The Scrabble score for "firebrick" is 20 points.
Using “firebrick” in writing
Three-syllable words like "firebrick" (fi · re · brick) 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, “firebrick” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.