How many syllables in “banshees”?
syllables in "banshees"
Word details
Syllables
2
ban · shees
Letters
8
b · a · n · s · h · e · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “banshees”
The word “banshees” contains 2 syllables, divided as ban · shees. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "banshees" have?
"banshees" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "banshees" into syllables?
"banshees" is divided into syllables as: ban · shees.
What is the Scrabble score for "banshees"?
The Scrabble score for "banshees" is 13 points.
Using “banshees” in writing
Two-syllable words like "banshees" (ban · shees) 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, “banshees” is worth 13 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 “banshees”
The letters in “banshees” can be rearranged to spell one other word: shebeans.