How many syllables in “bastiles”?
syllables in "bastiles"
Word details
Syllables
3
ba · sti · les
Letters
8
b · a · s · t · i · l · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “bastiles”
The word “bastiles” contains 3 syllables, divided as ba · sti · les. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bastiles" have?
"bastiles" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bastiles" into syllables?
"bastiles" is divided into syllables as: ba · sti · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "bastiles"?
The Scrabble score for "bastiles" is 10 points.
Using “bastiles” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bastiles" (ba · sti · les) 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, “bastiles” 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 “bastiles”
The letters in “bastiles” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: astilbes, blasties, stabiles.