How many syllables in “bailies”?
syllables in "bailies"
Word details
Syllables
2
bai · lies
Letters
7
b · a · i · l · i · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “bailies”
The word “bailies” contains 2 syllables, divided as bai · lies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bailies" have?
"bailies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bailies" into syllables?
"bailies" is divided into syllables as: bai · lies.
What is the Scrabble score for "bailies"?
The Scrabble score for "bailies" is 9 points.
Using “bailies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bailies" (bai · lies) 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, “bailies” is worth 9 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 “bailies”
The letters in “bailies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: alibies.