How many syllables in “battlefields”?
syllables in "battlefields"
Word details
Syllables
3
bat · tle · fields
Letters
12
b · a · t · t · l · e · f · i · e · l · d · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “battlefields”
The word “battlefields” contains 3 syllables, divided as bat · tle · fields. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "battlefields" have?
"battlefields" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "battlefields" into syllables?
"battlefields" is divided into syllables as: bat · tle · fields.
What is the Scrabble score for "battlefields"?
The Scrabble score for "battlefields" is 18 points.
Using “battlefields” in writing
Three-syllable words like "battlefields" (bat · tle · fields) 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, “battlefields” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.