How many syllables in “bassinet”?
syllables in "bassinet"
Word details
Syllables
3
bas · si · net
Letters
8
b · a · s · s · i · n · e · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “bassinet”
The word “bassinet” contains 3 syllables, divided as bas · si · net. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bassinet" have?
"bassinet" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bassinet" into syllables?
"bassinet" is divided into syllables as: bas · si · net.
What is the Scrabble score for "bassinet"?
The Scrabble score for "bassinet" is 10 points.
Using “bassinet” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bassinet" (bas · si · net) 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, “bassinet” is worth 10 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 “bassinet”
The letters in “bassinet” can be rearranged to spell one other word: basinets.