How many syllables in “bury”?
syllables in "bury"
Word details
Syllables
2
bu · ry
Letters
4
b · u · r · y
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “bury”
The word “bury” contains 2 syllables, divided as bu · ry. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bury" have?
"bury" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bury" into syllables?
"bury" is divided into syllables as: bu · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "bury"?
The Scrabble score for "bury" is 9 points.
Using “bury” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bury" (bu · ry) 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, “bury” is worth 9 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 “bury”
The letters in “bury” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ruby.