How many syllables in “burying”?
syllables in "burying"
Word details
Syllables
2
bu · rying
Letters
7
b · u · r · y · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “burying”
The word “burying” contains 2 syllables, divided as bu · rying. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "burying" have?
"burying" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "burying" into syllables?
"burying" is divided into syllables as: bu · rying.
What is the Scrabble score for "burying"?
The Scrabble score for "burying" is 13 points.
Using “burying” in writing
Two-syllable words like "burying" (bu · rying) 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, “burying” is worth 13 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 “burying”
The letters in “burying” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rubying.