How many syllables in “bussing”?
syllables in "bussing"
Word details
Syllables
2
bus · sing
Letters
7
b · u · s · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “bussing”
The word “bussing” contains 2 syllables, divided as bus · sing. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bussing" have?
"bussing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bussing" into syllables?
"bussing" is divided into syllables as: bus · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "bussing"?
The Scrabble score for "bussing" is 10 points.
Using “bussing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bussing" (bus · sing) 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, “bussing” is worth 10 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 “bussing”
The letters in “bussing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: busings.