How many syllables in “boluses”?
syllables in "boluses"
Word details
Syllables
2
bolu · ses
Letters
7
b · o · l · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “boluses”
The word “boluses” contains 2 syllables, divided as bolu · ses. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "boluses" have?
"boluses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "boluses" into syllables?
"boluses" is divided into syllables as: bolu · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "boluses"?
The Scrabble score for "boluses" is 9 points.
Using “boluses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "boluses" (bolu · 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, “boluses” 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.
Anagrams of “boluses”
The letters in “boluses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: blouses.