How many syllables in “beats”?
syllable in "beats"
Word details
Syllables
1
beats
Letters
5
b · e · a · t · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “beats”
The word “beats” contains 1 syllable, divided as beats. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "beats" have?
"beats" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "beats" into syllables?
"beats" is divided into syllables as: beats.
What is the Scrabble score for "beats"?
The Scrabble score for "beats" is 7 points.
Using “beats” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "beats" 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, “beats” 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 “beats”
The letters in “beats” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: abets, baste, bates, beast, betas, tabes.