How many syllables in “busbies”?
syllables in "busbies"
Word details
Syllables
2
bus · bies
Letters
7
b · u · s · b · i · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “busbies”
The word “busbies” contains 2 syllables, divided as bus · bies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "busbies" have?
"busbies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "busbies" into syllables?
"busbies" is divided into syllables as: bus · bies.
What is the Scrabble score for "busbies"?
The Scrabble score for "busbies" is 11 points.
Using “busbies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "busbies" (bus · bies) 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, “busbies” is worth 11 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.