How many syllables in “bestiary”?
syllables in "bestiary"
Word details
Syllables
3
be · stia · ry
Letters
8
b · e · s · t · i · a · r · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “bestiary”
The word “bestiary” contains 3 syllables, divided as be · stia · ry. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bestiary" have?
"bestiary" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bestiary" into syllables?
"bestiary" is divided into syllables as: be · stia · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "bestiary"?
The Scrabble score for "bestiary" is 13 points.
Using “bestiary” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bestiary" (be · stia · ry) 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, “bestiary” is worth 13 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 “bestiary”
The letters in “bestiary” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sybarite.