How many syllables in “abasement”?
syllables in "abasement"
Word details
Syllables
4
a · ba · se · ment
Letters
9
a · b · a · s · e · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “abasement”
The word “abasement” contains 4 syllables, divided as a · ba · se · ment. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "abasement" have?
"abasement" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "abasement" into syllables?
"abasement" is divided into syllables as: a · ba · se · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "abasement"?
The Scrabble score for "abasement" is 13 points.
Using “abasement” in writing
Four-syllable words like "abasement" (a · ba · se · ment) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “abasement” 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 “abasement”
The letters in “abasement” can be rearranged to spell one other word: entamebas.