How many syllables in “basset”?
syllables in "basset"
Word details
Syllables
2
bas · set
Letters
6
b · a · s · s · e · t
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “basset”
The word “basset” contains 2 syllables, divided as bas · set. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "basset" have?
"basset" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "basset" into syllables?
"basset" is divided into syllables as: bas · set.
What is the Scrabble score for "basset"?
The Scrabble score for "basset" is 8 points.
Using “basset” in writing
Two-syllable words like "basset" (bas · set) 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, “basset” 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 “basset”
The letters in “basset” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: basest, bastes, beasts.