How many syllables in “blastema”?
syllables in "blastema"
Word details
Syllables
3
bla · ste · ma
Letters
8
b · l · a · s · t · e · m · a
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “blastema”
The word “blastema” contains 3 syllables, divided as bla · ste · ma. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "blastema" have?
"blastema" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "blastema" into syllables?
"blastema" is divided into syllables as: bla · ste · ma.
What is the Scrabble score for "blastema"?
The Scrabble score for "blastema" is 12 points.
Using “blastema” in writing
Three-syllable words like "blastema" (bla · ste · ma) 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, “blastema” is worth 12 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 “blastema”
The letters in “blastema” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lambaste.