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How many syllables in “bally”?

2

syllables in "bally"

bally
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Word details

Syllables

2

bal · ly

Letters

5

b · a · l · l · y

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
a1
l1
l1
y4

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About the word “bally

The word bally contains 2 syllables, divided as bal · ly. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "bally" have?

"bally" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "bally" into syllables?

"bally" is divided into syllables as: bal · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "bally"?

The Scrabble score for "bally" is 10 points.

Using “bally” in writing

Two-syllable words like "bally" (bal · ly) 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, bally is worth 10 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.

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