How many syllables in “pastime”?
syllables in "pastime"
Word details
Syllables
2
past · ime
Letters
7
p · a · s · t · i · m · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “pastime”
The word “pastime” contains 2 syllables, divided as past · ime. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pastime" have?
"pastime" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pastime" into syllables?
"pastime" is divided into syllables as: past · ime.
What is the Scrabble score for "pastime"?
The Scrabble score for "pastime" is 11 points.
Using “pastime” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pastime" (past · ime) 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, “pastime” is worth 11 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 “pastime”
The letters in “pastime” can be rearranged to spell one other word: impaste.