How many syllables in “bulge”?
syllable in "bulge"
Word details
Syllables
1
bulge
Letters
5
b · u · l · g · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “bulge”
The word “bulge” contains 1 syllable, divided as bulge. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bulge" have?
"bulge" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "bulge" into syllables?
"bulge" is divided into syllables as: bulge.
What is the Scrabble score for "bulge"?
The Scrabble score for "bulge" is 8 points.
Using “bulge” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "bulge" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “bulge” 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 “bulge”
The letters in “bulge” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bugle.