How many syllables in “yardages”?
syllables in "yardages"
Word details
Syllables
3
yar · da · ges
Letters
8
y · a · r · d · a · g · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “yardages”
The word “yardages” contains 3 syllables, divided as yar · da · ges. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "yardages" have?
"yardages" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "yardages" into syllables?
"yardages" is divided into syllables as: yar · da · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "yardages"?
The Scrabble score for "yardages" is 13 points.
Using “yardages” in writing
Three-syllable words like "yardages" (yar · da · 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, “yardages” is worth 13 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 “yardages”
The letters in “yardages” can be rearranged to spell one other word: drayages.