How many syllables in “sausages”?
syllables in "sausages"
Word details
Syllables
3
sau · sa · ges
Letters
8
s · a · u · s · a · g · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “sausages”
The word “sausages” contains 3 syllables, divided as sau · sa · ges. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sausages" have?
"sausages" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sausages" into syllables?
"sausages" is divided into syllables as: sau · sa · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "sausages"?
The Scrabble score for "sausages" is 9 points.
Using “sausages” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sausages" (sau · sa · ges) 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, “sausages” is worth 9 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 “sausages”
The letters in “sausages” can be rearranged to spell one other word: assuages.