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