How many syllables in “bastilles”?
syllables in "bastilles"
Word details
Syllables
3
ba · stil · les
Letters
9
b · a · s · t · i · l · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “bastilles”
The word “bastilles” contains 3 syllables, divided as ba · stil · les. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bastilles" have?
"bastilles" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bastilles" into syllables?
"bastilles" is divided into syllables as: ba · stil · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "bastilles"?
The Scrabble score for "bastilles" is 11 points.
Using “bastilles” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bastilles" (ba · stil · 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, “bastilles” is worth 11 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 “bastilles”
The letters in “bastilles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ballsiest.