How many syllables in “balata”?
syllables in "balata"
Word details
Syllables
3
ba · la · ta
Letters
6
b · a · l · a · t · a
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “balata”
The word “balata” contains 3 syllables, divided as ba · la · ta. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "balata" have?
"balata" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "balata" into syllables?
"balata" is divided into syllables as: ba · la · ta.
What is the Scrabble score for "balata"?
The Scrabble score for "balata" is 8 points.
Using “balata” in writing
Three-syllable words like "balata" (ba · la · ta) 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, “balata” is worth 8 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 “balata”
The letters in “balata” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: albata, atabal.