How many syllables in “bestial”?
syllables in "bestial"
Word details
Syllables
2
be · stial
Letters
7
b · e · s · t · i · a · l
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “bestial”
The word “bestial” contains 2 syllables, divided as be · stial. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bestial" have?
"bestial" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bestial" into syllables?
"bestial" is divided into syllables as: be · stial.
What is the Scrabble score for "bestial"?
The Scrabble score for "bestial" is 9 points.
Using “bestial” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bestial" (be · stial) 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, “bestial” is worth 9 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 “bestial”
The letters in “bestial” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: albites, astilbe, bastile, blastie, stabile.