How many syllables in “abuts”?
syllables in "abuts"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · buts
Letters
5
a · b · u · t · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “abuts”
The word “abuts” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · buts. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "abuts" have?
"abuts" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "abuts" into syllables?
"abuts" is divided into syllables as: a · buts.
What is the Scrabble score for "abuts"?
The Scrabble score for "abuts" is 7 points.
Using “abuts” in writing
Two-syllable words like "abuts" (a · buts) 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, “abuts” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “abuts”
The letters in “abuts” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: tabus, tsuba, tubas.