How many syllables in “bustle”?
syllables in "bustle"
Word details
Syllables
3
bu · st · le
Letters
6
b · u · s · t · l · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “bustle”
The word “bustle” contains 3 syllables, divided as bu · st · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bustle" have?
"bustle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bustle" into syllables?
"bustle" is divided into syllables as: bu · st · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "bustle"?
The Scrabble score for "bustle" is 8 points.
Using “bustle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bustle" (bu · st · le) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “bustle” 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.
Anagrams of “bustle”
The letters in “bustle” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: bluest, bluets, butles, sublet, subtle.