How many syllables in “beatniks”?
syllables in "beatniks"
Word details
Syllables
2
beat · niks
Letters
8
b · e · a · t · n · i · k · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “beatniks”
The word “beatniks” contains 2 syllables, divided as beat · niks. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "beatniks" have?
"beatniks" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "beatniks" into syllables?
"beatniks" is divided into syllables as: beat · niks.
What is the Scrabble score for "beatniks"?
The Scrabble score for "beatniks" is 14 points.
Using “beatniks” in writing
Two-syllable words like "beatniks" (beat · niks) 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, “beatniks” is worth 14 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 “beatniks”
The letters in “beatniks” can be rearranged to spell one other word: snakebit.