How many syllables in “baluster”?
syllables in "baluster"
Word details
Syllables
3
ba · lu · ster
Letters
8
b · a · l · u · s · t · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “baluster”
The word “baluster” contains 3 syllables, divided as ba · lu · ster. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "baluster" have?
"baluster" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "baluster" into syllables?
"baluster" is divided into syllables as: ba · lu · ster.
What is the Scrabble score for "baluster"?
The Scrabble score for "baluster" is 10 points.
Using “baluster” in writing
Three-syllable words like "baluster" (ba · lu · ster) 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, “baluster” 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.
Anagrams of “baluster”
The letters in “baluster” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rustable.