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