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How many syllables in “debugger”?

3

syllables in "debugger"

debugger
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Word details

Syllables

3

de · bug · ger

Letters

8

d · e · b · u · g · g · e · r

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
b3
u1
g2
g2
e1
r1

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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.

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