How many syllables in “bristles”?
syllables in "bristles"
Word details
Syllables
2
bris · tles
Letters
8
b · r · i · s · t · l · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “bristles”
The word “bristles” contains 2 syllables, divided as bris · tles. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bristles" have?
"bristles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bristles" into syllables?
"bristles" is divided into syllables as: bris · tles.
What is the Scrabble score for "bristles"?
The Scrabble score for "bristles" is 10 points.
Using “bristles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bristles" (bris · tles) 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, “bristles” is worth 10 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 “bristles”
The letters in “bristles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: blisters.