How many syllables in “burliest”?
syllables in "burliest"
Word details
Syllables
2
bur · liest
Letters
8
b · u · r · l · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “burliest”
The word “burliest” contains 2 syllables, divided as bur · liest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "burliest" have?
"burliest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "burliest" into syllables?
"burliest" is divided into syllables as: bur · liest.
What is the Scrabble score for "burliest"?
The Scrabble score for "burliest" is 10 points.
Using “burliest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "burliest" (bur · liest) 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, “burliest” 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 “burliest”
The letters in “burliest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: subtiler.