How many syllables in “busses”?
1
syllable in "busses"
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Word details
Syllables
1
busses
Letters
6
b · u · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
b3
u1
s1
s1
e1
s1
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About the word “busses”
The word “busses” contains 1 syllable, divided as busses. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "busses" have?
"busses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "busses" into syllables?
"busses" is divided into syllables as: busses.
What is the Scrabble score for "busses"?
The Scrabble score for "busses" is 8 points.
Using “busses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "busses" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “busses” is worth 8 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.