How many syllables in “bushfires”?
syllables in "bushfires"
Word details
Syllables
3
bus · hfi · res
Letters
9
b · u · s · h · f · i · r · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “bushfires”
The word “bushfires” contains 3 syllables, divided as bus · hfi · res. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bushfires" have?
"bushfires" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bushfires" into syllables?
"bushfires" is divided into syllables as: bus · hfi · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "bushfires"?
The Scrabble score for "bushfires" is 17 points.
Using “bushfires” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bushfires" (bus · hfi · res) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “bushfires” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “bushfires”
The letters in “bushfires” can be rearranged to spell one other word: furbishes.