How many syllables in “bugler”?
syllables in "bugler"
Word details
Syllables
2
bu · gler
Letters
6
b · u · g · l · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “bugler”
The word “bugler” contains 2 syllables, divided as bu · gler. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bugler" have?
"bugler" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bugler" into syllables?
"bugler" is divided into syllables as: bu · gler.
What is the Scrabble score for "bugler"?
The Scrabble score for "bugler" is 9 points.
Using “bugler” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bugler" (bu · gler) 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, “bugler” 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 “bugler”
The letters in “bugler” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: bulger, burgle.