How many syllables in “yardage”?
syllables in "yardage"
Word details
Syllables
2
yard · age
Letters
7
y · a · r · d · a · g · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “yardage”
The word “yardage” contains 2 syllables, divided as yard · age. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "yardage" have?
"yardage" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "yardage" into syllables?
"yardage" is divided into syllables as: yard · age.
What is the Scrabble score for "yardage"?
The Scrabble score for "yardage" is 12 points.
Using “yardage” in writing
Two-syllable words like "yardage" (yard · 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, “yardage” is worth 12 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 “yardage”
The letters in “yardage” can be rearranged to spell one other word: drayage.