How many syllables in “busker”?
syllables in "busker"
Word details
Syllables
2
bu · sker
Letters
6
b · u · s · k · e · r
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “busker”
The word “busker” contains 2 syllables, divided as bu · sker. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "busker" have?
"busker" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "busker" into syllables?
"busker" is divided into syllables as: bu · sker.
What is the Scrabble score for "busker"?
The Scrabble score for "busker" is 12 points.
Using “busker” in writing
Two-syllable words like "busker" (bu · sker) 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, “busker” 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 “busker”
The letters in “busker” can be rearranged to spell one other word: burkes.