How many syllables in “basins”?
syllables in "basins"
Word details
Syllables
2
ba · sins
Letters
6
b · a · s · i · n · s
Scrabble
8
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About the word “basins”
The word “basins” contains 2 syllables, divided as ba · sins. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "basins" have?
"basins" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "basins" into syllables?
"basins" is divided into syllables as: ba · sins.
What is the Scrabble score for "basins"?
The Scrabble score for "basins" is 8 points.
Using “basins” in writing
Two-syllable words like "basins" (ba · sins) 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, “basins” is worth 8 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 “basins”
The letters in “basins” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sabins.