How many syllables in “bursts”?
1
syllable in "bursts"
bursts
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Word details
Syllables
1
bursts
Letters
6
b · u · r · s · t · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
b3
u1
r1
s1
t1
s1
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About the word “bursts”
The word “bursts” contains 1 syllable, divided as bursts. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bursts" have?
"bursts" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "bursts" into syllables?
"bursts" is divided into syllables as: bursts.
What is the Scrabble score for "bursts"?
The Scrabble score for "bursts" is 8 points.
Using “bursts” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "bursts" 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, “bursts” 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.