How many syllables in “bungler”?
syllables in "bungler"
Word details
Syllables
2
bun · gler
Letters
7
b · u · n · g · l · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “bungler”
The word “bungler” contains 2 syllables, divided as bun · gler. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bungler" have?
"bungler" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bungler" into syllables?
"bungler" is divided into syllables as: bun · gler.
What is the Scrabble score for "bungler"?
The Scrabble score for "bungler" is 10 points.
Using “bungler” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bungler" (bun · 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, “bungler” is worth 10 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 “bungler”
The letters in “bungler” can be rearranged to spell one other word: blunger.