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How many syllables in “bister”?

2

syllables in "bister"

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Word details

Syllables

2

bi · ster

Letters

6

b · i · s · t · e · r

Scrabble

8

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
i1
s1
t1
e1
r1

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About the word “bister

The word bister contains 2 syllables, divided as bi · ster. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "bister" have?

"bister" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "bister" into syllables?

"bister" is divided into syllables as: bi · ster.

What is the Scrabble score for "bister"?

The Scrabble score for "bister" is 8 points.

Using “bister” in writing

Two-syllable words like "bister" (bi · ster) 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, bister is worth 8 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 “bister

The letters in bister can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: bestir, bistre, biters, tribes.

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