How many syllables in “butles”?
syllables in "butles"
Word details
Syllables
2
but · les
Letters
6
b · u · t · l · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “butles”
The word “butles” contains 2 syllables, divided as but · les. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "butles" have?
"butles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "butles" into syllables?
"butles" is divided into syllables as: but · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "butles"?
The Scrabble score for "butles" is 8 points.
Using “butles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "butles" (but · les) 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, “butles” 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 “butles”
The letters in “butles” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: bluest, bluets, bustle, sublet, subtle.