How many syllables in “bugle”?
syllables in "bugle"
Word details
Syllables
3
bu · gl · e
Letters
5
b · u · g · l · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “bugle”
The word “bugle” contains 3 syllables, divided as bu · gl · e. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bugle" have?
"bugle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bugle" into syllables?
"bugle" is divided into syllables as: bu · gl · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "bugle"?
The Scrabble score for "bugle" is 8 points.
Using “bugle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bugle" (bu · gl · e) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “bugle” is worth 8 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 “bugle”
The letters in “bugle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bulge.