How many syllables in “buries”?
syllables in "buries"
Word details
Syllables
2
bu · ries
Letters
6
b · u · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
8
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About the word “buries”
The word “buries” contains 2 syllables, divided as bu · ries. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "buries" have?
"buries" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "buries" into syllables?
"buries" is divided into syllables as: bu · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "buries"?
The Scrabble score for "buries" is 8 points.
Using “buries” in writing
Two-syllable words like "buries" (bu · ries) 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, “buries” 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 “buries”
The letters in “buries” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: bruise, busier, rubies.