How many syllables in “bastions”?
syllables in "bastions"
Word details
Syllables
2
bastions
Letters
8
b · a · s · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “bastions”
The word “bastions” contains 2 syllables, divided as bastions. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bastions" have?
"bastions" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bastions" into syllables?
"bastions" is divided into syllables as: bastions.
What is the Scrabble score for "bastions"?
The Scrabble score for "bastions" is 10 points.
Using “bastions” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bastions" (bastions) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “bastions” 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 “bastions”
The letters in “bastions” can be rearranged to spell one other word: antiboss.