How many syllables in “savages”?
syllables in "savages"
Word details
Syllables
3
sa · va · ges
Letters
7
s · a · v · a · g · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “savages”
The word “savages” contains 3 syllables, divided as sa · va · ges. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "savages" have?
"savages" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "savages" into syllables?
"savages" is divided into syllables as: sa · va · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "savages"?
The Scrabble score for "savages" is 11 points.
Using “savages” in writing
Three-syllable words like "savages" (sa · va · 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, “savages” is worth 11 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 “savages”
The letters in “savages” can be rearranged to spell one other word: avgases.