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How many syllables in “besoothes”?

3

syllables in "besoothes"

besoothes
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Word details

Syllables

3

be · soot · hes

Letters

9

b · e · s · o · o · t · h · e · s

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
e1
s1
o1
o1
t1
h4
e1
s1

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About the word “besoothes

The word besoothes contains 3 syllables, divided as be · soot · hes. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "besoothes" have?

"besoothes" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "besoothes" into syllables?

"besoothes" is divided into syllables as: be · soot · hes.

What is the Scrabble score for "besoothes"?

The Scrabble score for "besoothes" is 14 points.

Using “besoothes” in writing

Three-syllable words like "besoothes" (be · soot · hes) 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, besoothes 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.

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