How many syllables in “blurb”?
1
syllable in "blurb"
blurb
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Word details
Syllables
1
blurb
Letters
5
b · l · u · r · b
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
b3
l1
u1
r1
b3
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About the word “blurb”
The word “blurb” contains 1 syllable, divided as blurb. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "blurb" have?
"blurb" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "blurb" into syllables?
"blurb" is divided into syllables as: blurb.
What is the Scrabble score for "blurb"?
The Scrabble score for "blurb" is 9 points.
Using “blurb” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "blurb" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “blurb” is worth 9 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.