How many syllables in “burials”?
syllables in "burials"
Word details
Syllables
2
bu · rials
Letters
7
b · u · r · i · a · l · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “burials”
The word “burials” contains 2 syllables, divided as bu · rials. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "burials" have?
"burials" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "burials" into syllables?
"burials" is divided into syllables as: bu · rials.
What is the Scrabble score for "burials"?
The Scrabble score for "burials" is 9 points.
Using “burials” in writing
Two-syllable words like "burials" (bu · rials) 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, “burials” 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 “burials”
The letters in “burials” can be rearranged to spell one other word: railbus.