How many syllables in “amuses”?
syllables in "amuses"
Word details
Syllables
2
amu · ses
Letters
6
a · m · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “amuses”
The word “amuses” contains 2 syllables, divided as amu · ses. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "amuses" have?
"amuses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "amuses" into syllables?
"amuses" is divided into syllables as: amu · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "amuses"?
The Scrabble score for "amuses" is 8 points.
Using “amuses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "amuses" (amu · ses) 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, “amuses” is worth 8 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 “amuses”
The letters in “amuses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: assume.