How many syllables in “bourgs”?
1
syllable in "bourgs"
bourgs
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Word details
Syllables
1
bourgs
Letters
6
b · o · u · r · g · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
b3
o1
u1
r1
g2
s1
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About the word “bourgs”
The word “bourgs” contains 1 syllable, divided as bourgs. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bourgs" have?
"bourgs" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "bourgs" into syllables?
"bourgs" is divided into syllables as: bourgs.
What is the Scrabble score for "bourgs"?
The Scrabble score for "bourgs" is 9 points.
Using “bourgs” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "bourgs" 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, “bourgs” 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.