How many syllables in “bachelorettes”?
syllables in "bachelorettes"
Word details
Syllables
5
bac · he · lo · ret · tes
Letters
13
b · a · c · h · e · l · o · r · e · t · t · e · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “bachelorettes”
The word “bachelorettes” contains 5 syllables, divided as bac · he · lo · ret · tes. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bachelorettes" have?
"bachelorettes" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "bachelorettes" into syllables?
"bachelorettes" is divided into syllables as: bac · he · lo · ret · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "bachelorettes"?
The Scrabble score for "bachelorettes" is 20 points.
Using “bachelorettes” in writing
"bachelorettes" (bac · he · lo · ret · tes) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “bachelorettes” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.