How many syllables in “busiest”?
syllables in "busiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
bu · siest
Letters
7
b · u · s · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “busiest”
The word “busiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as bu · siest. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "busiest" have?
"busiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "busiest" into syllables?
"busiest" is divided into syllables as: bu · siest.
What is the Scrabble score for "busiest"?
The Scrabble score for "busiest" is 9 points.
Using “busiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "busiest" (bu · siest) 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, “busiest” is worth 9 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 “busiest”
The letters in “busiest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: subsite.