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