How many syllables in “basketballs”?
syllables in "basketballs"
Word details
Syllables
3
ba · sket · balls
Letters
11
b · a · s · k · e · t · b · a · l · l · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “basketballs”
The word “basketballs” contains 3 syllables, divided as ba · sket · balls. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "basketballs" have?
"basketballs" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "basketballs" into syllables?
"basketballs" is divided into syllables as: ba · sket · balls.
What is the Scrabble score for "basketballs"?
The Scrabble score for "basketballs" is 19 points.
Using “basketballs” in writing
Three-syllable words like "basketballs" (ba · sket · balls) 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, “basketballs” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.