How many syllables in “batiste”?
syllables in "batiste"
Word details
Syllables
2
bati · ste
Letters
7
b · a · t · i · s · t · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “batiste”
The word “batiste” contains 2 syllables, divided as bati · ste. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "batiste" have?
"batiste" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "batiste" into syllables?
"batiste" is divided into syllables as: bati · ste.
What is the Scrabble score for "batiste"?
The Scrabble score for "batiste" is 9 points.
Using “batiste” in writing
Two-syllable words like "batiste" (bati · ste) 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, “batiste” is worth 9 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 “batiste”
The letters in “batiste” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bistate.