How many syllables in “lambastes”?
syllables in "lambastes"
Word details
Syllables
3
lam · ba · stes
Letters
9
l · a · m · b · a · s · t · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “lambastes”
The word “lambastes” contains 3 syllables, divided as lam · ba · stes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lambastes" have?
"lambastes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "lambastes" into syllables?
"lambastes" is divided into syllables as: lam · ba · stes.
What is the Scrabble score for "lambastes"?
The Scrabble score for "lambastes" is 13 points.
Using “lambastes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "lambastes" (lam · ba · stes) 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, “lambastes” 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 “lambastes”
The letters in “lambastes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: blastemas.