How many syllables in “bastardies”?
syllables in "bastardies"
Word details
Syllables
3
ba · star · dies
Letters
10
b · a · s · t · a · r · d · i · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “bastardies”
The word “bastardies” contains 3 syllables, divided as ba · star · dies. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bastardies" have?
"bastardies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bastardies" into syllables?
"bastardies" is divided into syllables as: ba · star · dies.
What is the Scrabble score for "bastardies"?
The Scrabble score for "bastardies" is 13 points.
Using “bastardies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bastardies" (ba · star · dies) 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, “bastardies” is worth 13 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 “bastardies”
The letters in “bastardies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bastardise.