How many syllables in “beast”?
syllable in "beast"
Word details
Syllables
1
beast
Letters
5
b · e · a · s · t
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “beast”
The word “beast” contains 1 syllable, divided as beast. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "beast" have?
"beast" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "beast" into syllables?
"beast" is divided into syllables as: beast.
What is the Scrabble score for "beast"?
The Scrabble score for "beast" is 7 points.
Using “beast” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "beast" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “beast” 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 “beast”
The letters in “beast” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: abets, baste, bates, beats, betas, tabes.