How many syllables in “bates”?
syllables in "bates"
Word details
Syllables
2
ba · tes
Letters
5
b · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “bates”
The word “bates” contains 2 syllables, divided as ba · tes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bates" have?
"bates" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bates" into syllables?
"bates" is divided into syllables as: ba · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "bates"?
The Scrabble score for "bates" is 7 points.
Using “bates” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bates" (ba · tes) 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, “bates” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “bates”
The letters in “bates” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: abets, baste, beast, beats, betas, tabes.