How many syllables in “batsman”?
syllables in "batsman"
Word details
Syllables
2
bat · sman
Letters
7
b · a · t · s · m · a · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “batsman”
The word “batsman” contains 2 syllables, divided as bat · sman. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "batsman" have?
"batsman" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "batsman" into syllables?
"batsman" is divided into syllables as: bat · sman.
What is the Scrabble score for "batsman"?
The Scrabble score for "batsman" is 11 points.
Using “batsman” in writing
Two-syllable words like "batsman" (bat · sman) 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, “batsman” 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 “batsman”
The letters in “batsman” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bantams.