Branches
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Parts of a tree that grow out from the trunk or from a bough. Also refers to divisions or subdivisions of an organisation, family, subject, or system.
“The bank has branches in over fifty cities across the country.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbrɑːntʃɪz/
Syllables
branch·es
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Contains three vowels (A, E) and the high-value letters B, C, and H; watch for -CHES ending
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; valuable with B (3 points), C (3 points), and H (4 points)
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