How many syllables in “bastille”?
syllables in "bastille"
Word details
Syllables
4
ba · st · il · le
Letters
8
b · a · s · t · i · l · l · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “bastille”
The word “bastille” contains 4 syllables, divided as ba · st · il · le. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bastille" have?
"bastille" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "bastille" into syllables?
"bastille" is divided into syllables as: ba · st · il · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "bastille"?
The Scrabble score for "bastille" is 10 points.
Using “bastille” in writing
Four-syllable words like "bastille" (ba · st · il · le) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “bastille” 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 “bastille”
The letters in “bastille” can be rearranged to spell one other word: listable.