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How many syllables in “bushless”?

2

syllables in "bushless"

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Word details

Syllables

2

bus · hless

Letters

8

b · u · s · h · l · e · s · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
u1
s1
h4
l1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “bushless

The word bushless contains 2 syllables, divided as bus · hless. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "bushless" have?

"bushless" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "bushless" into syllables?

"bushless" is divided into syllables as: bus · hless.

What is the Scrabble score for "bushless"?

The Scrabble score for "bushless" is 13 points.

Using “bushless” in writing

Two-syllable words like "bushless" (bus · hless) 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, bushless 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.

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