How many syllables in “budgets”?
syllables in "budgets"
Word details
Syllables
2
bud · gets
Letters
7
b · u · d · g · e · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “budgets”
The word “budgets” contains 2 syllables, divided as bud · gets. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "budgets" have?
"budgets" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "budgets" into syllables?
"budgets" is divided into syllables as: bud · gets.
What is the Scrabble score for "budgets"?
The Scrabble score for "budgets" is 11 points.
Using “budgets” in writing
Two-syllable words like "budgets" (bud · gets) 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, “budgets” is worth 11 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.