How many syllables in “beastlier”?
syllables in "beastlier"
Word details
Syllables
2
beas · tlier
Letters
9
b · e · a · s · t · l · i · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “beastlier”
The word “beastlier” contains 2 syllables, divided as beas · tlier. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "beastlier" have?
"beastlier" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "beastlier" into syllables?
"beastlier" is divided into syllables as: beas · tlier.
What is the Scrabble score for "beastlier"?
The Scrabble score for "beastlier" is 11 points.
Using “beastlier” in writing
Two-syllable words like "beastlier" (beas · tlier) 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, “beastlier” 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 “beastlier”
The letters in “beastlier” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: bleariest, liberates.