How many syllables in “bushels”?
syllables in "bushels"
Word details
Syllables
2
bus · hels
Letters
7
b · u · s · h · e · l · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “bushels”
The word “bushels” contains 2 syllables, divided as bus · hels. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bushels" have?
"bushels" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bushels" into syllables?
"bushels" is divided into syllables as: bus · hels.
What is the Scrabble score for "bushels"?
The Scrabble score for "bushels" is 12 points.
Using “bushels” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bushels" (bus · hels) 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, “bushels” is worth 12 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 “bushels”
The letters in “bushels” can be rearranged to spell one other word: blushes.