How many syllables in “bastinade”?
syllables in "bastinade"
Word details
Syllables
3
bas · tin · ade
Letters
9
b · a · s · t · i · n · a · d · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “bastinade”
The word “bastinade” contains 3 syllables, divided as bas · tin · ade. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bastinade" have?
"bastinade" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bastinade" into syllables?
"bastinade" is divided into syllables as: bas · tin · ade.
What is the Scrabble score for "bastinade"?
The Scrabble score for "bastinade" is 12 points.
Using “bastinade” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bastinade" (bas · tin · ade) 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, “bastinade” is worth 12 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 “bastinade”
The letters in “bastinade” can be rearranged to spell one other word: abstained.