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How many syllables in “basketball”?

3

syllables in "basketball"

basketball
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Word details

Syllables

3

ba · sket · ball

Letters

10

b · a · s · k · e · t · b · a · l · l

Scrabble

18

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

b3
a1
s1
k5
e1
t1
b3
a1
l1
l1

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About the word “basketball

The word basketball contains 3 syllables, divided as ba · sket · ball. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "basketball" have?

"basketball" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "basketball" into syllables?

"basketball" is divided into syllables as: ba · sket · ball.

What is the Scrabble score for "basketball"?

The Scrabble score for "basketball" is 18 points.