How many syllables in “debugger”?
syllables in "debugger"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · bug · ger
Letters
8
d · e · b · u · g · g · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “debugger”
The word “debugger” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · bug · ger. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "debugger" have?
"debugger" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "debugger" into syllables?
"debugger" is divided into syllables as: de · bug · ger.
What is the Scrabble score for "debugger"?
The Scrabble score for "debugger" is 13 points.
Using “debugger” in writing
Three-syllable words like "debugger" (de · bug · ger) 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, “debugger” is worth 13 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 “debugger”
The letters in “debugger” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: begrudge, buggered.