How many syllables in “bantams”?
syllables in "bantams"
Word details
Syllables
2
ban · tams
Letters
7
b · a · n · t · a · m · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “bantams”
The word “bantams” contains 2 syllables, divided as ban · tams. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bantams" have?
"bantams" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bantams" into syllables?
"bantams" is divided into syllables as: ban · tams.
What is the Scrabble score for "bantams"?
The Scrabble score for "bantams" is 11 points.
Using “bantams” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bantams" (ban · tams) 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, “bantams” is worth 11 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 “bantams”
The letters in “bantams” can be rearranged to spell one other word: batsman.