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