How many syllables in “cubists”?
syllables in "cubists"
Word details
Syllables
2
cu · bists
Letters
7
c · u · b · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cubists”
The word “cubists” contains 2 syllables, divided as cu · bists. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cubists" have?
"cubists" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cubists" into syllables?
"cubists" is divided into syllables as: cu · bists.
What is the Scrabble score for "cubists"?
The Scrabble score for "cubists" is 11 points.
Using “cubists” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cubists" (cu · bists) 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, “cubists” is worth 11 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 “cubists”
The letters in “cubists” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bustics.