How many syllables in “bestowal”?
syllables in "bestowal"
Word details
Syllables
3
be · sto · wal
Letters
8
b · e · s · t · o · w · a · l
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “bestowal”
The word “bestowal” contains 3 syllables, divided as be · sto · wal. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bestowal" have?
"bestowal" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bestowal" into syllables?
"bestowal" is divided into syllables as: be · sto · wal.
What is the Scrabble score for "bestowal"?
The Scrabble score for "bestowal" is 13 points.
Using “bestowal” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bestowal" (be · sto · wal) 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, “bestowal” 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 “bestowal”
The letters in “bestowal” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: stowable, teabowls.