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