How many syllables in “basemen”?
syllables in "basemen"
Word details
Syllables
3
ba · se · men
Letters
7
b · a · s · e · m · e · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “basemen”
The word “basemen” contains 3 syllables, divided as ba · se · men. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "basemen" have?
"basemen" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "basemen" into syllables?
"basemen" is divided into syllables as: ba · se · men.
What is the Scrabble score for "basemen"?
The Scrabble score for "basemen" is 11 points.
Using “basemen” in writing
Three-syllable words like "basemen" (ba · se · men) 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, “basemen” 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 “basemen”
The letters in “basemen” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: bemeans, benames.