How many syllables in “basally”?
syllables in "basally"
Word details
Syllables
3
ba · sal · ly
Letters
7
b · a · s · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “basally”
The word “basally” contains 3 syllables, divided as ba · sal · ly. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "basally" have?
"basally" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "basally" into syllables?
"basally" is divided into syllables as: ba · sal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "basally"?
The Scrabble score for "basally" is 12 points.
Using “basally” in writing
Three-syllable words like "basally" (ba · sal · ly) 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, “basally” is worth 12 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 “basally”
The letters in “basally” can be rearranged to spell one other word: salably.