How many syllables in “basking”?
syllables in "basking"
Word details
Syllables
2
ba · sking
Letters
7
b · a · s · k · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “basking”
The word “basking” contains 2 syllables, divided as ba · sking. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "basking" have?
"basking" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "basking" into syllables?
"basking" is divided into syllables as: ba · sking.
What is the Scrabble score for "basking"?
The Scrabble score for "basking" is 14 points.
Using “basking” in writing
Two-syllable words like "basking" (ba · sking) 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, “basking” is worth 14 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 “basking”
The letters in “basking” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bakings.