How many syllables in “burses”?
syllable in "burses"
Word details
Syllables
1
burses
Letters
6
b · u · r · s · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “burses”
The word “burses” contains 1 syllable, divided as burses. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "burses" have?
"burses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "burses" into syllables?
"burses" is divided into syllables as: burses.
What is the Scrabble score for "burses"?
The Scrabble score for "burses" is 8 points.
Using “burses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "burses" 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, “burses” 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 “burses”
The letters in “burses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: subers.