How many syllables in “bristol”?
syllables in "bristol"
Word details
Syllables
2
bri · stol
Letters
7
b · r · i · s · t · o · l
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “bristol”
The word “bristol” contains 2 syllables, divided as bri · stol. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bristol" have?
"bristol" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bristol" into syllables?
"bristol" is divided into syllables as: bri · stol.
What is the Scrabble score for "bristol"?
The Scrabble score for "bristol" is 9 points.
Using “bristol” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bristol" (bri · stol) 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, “bristol” 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 “bristol”
The letters in “bristol” can be rearranged to spell one other word: strobil.