How many syllables in “burse”?
syllable in "burse"
Word details
Syllables
1
burse
Letters
5
b · u · r · s · e
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “burse”
The word “burse” contains 1 syllable, divided as burse. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "burse" have?
"burse" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "burse" into syllables?
"burse" is divided into syllables as: burse.
What is the Scrabble score for "burse"?
The Scrabble score for "burse" is 7 points.
Using “burse” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "burse" 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, “burse” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “burse”
The letters in “burse” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: rebus, rubes, suber.