How many syllables in “bastile”?
syllables in "bastile"
Word details
Syllables
3
ba · sti · le
Letters
7
b · a · s · t · i · l · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “bastile”
The word “bastile” contains 3 syllables, divided as ba · sti · le. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bastile" have?
"bastile" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bastile" into syllables?
"bastile" is divided into syllables as: ba · sti · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "bastile"?
The Scrabble score for "bastile" is 9 points.
Using “bastile” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bastile" (ba · sti · le) 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, “bastile” is worth 9 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 “bastile”
The letters in “bastile” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: albites, astilbe, bestial, blastie, stabile.