How many syllables in “balkline”?
syllables in "balkline"
Word details
Syllables
2
balk · line
Letters
8
b · a · l · k · l · i · n · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “balkline”
The word “balkline” contains 2 syllables, divided as balk · line. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "balkline" have?
"balkline" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "balkline" into syllables?
"balkline" is divided into syllables as: balk · line.
What is the Scrabble score for "balkline"?
The Scrabble score for "balkline" is 14 points.
Using “balkline” in writing
Two-syllable words like "balkline" (balk · line) 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, “balkline” is worth 14 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 “balkline”
The letters in “balkline” can be rearranged to spell one other word: linkable.