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How many syllables in “postage”?

2

syllables in "postage"

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Word details

Syllables

2

post · age

Letters

7

p · o · s · t · a · g · e

Scrabble

10

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

p3
o1
s1
t1
a1
g2
e1

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About the word “postage

The word postage contains 2 syllables, divided as post · age. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "postage" have?

"postage" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "postage" into syllables?

"postage" is divided into syllables as: post · age.

What is the Scrabble score for "postage"?

The Scrabble score for "postage" is 10 points.

Using “postage” in writing

Two-syllable words like "postage" (post · age) 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, postage is worth 10 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 “postage

The letters in postage can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: gestapo, potages.

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