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