How many syllables in “bantam”?
syllables in "bantam"
Word details
Syllables
2
ban · tam
Letters
6
b · a · n · t · a · m
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “bantam”
The word “bantam” contains 2 syllables, divided as ban · tam. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bantam" have?
"bantam" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bantam" into syllables?
"bantam" is divided into syllables as: ban · tam.
What is the Scrabble score for "bantam"?
The Scrabble score for "bantam" is 10 points.
Using “bantam” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bantam" (ban · tam) 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, “bantam” 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 “bantam”
The letters in “bantam” can be rearranged to spell one other word: batman.