How many syllables in “disburse”?
syllables in "disburse"
Word details
Syllables
2
disb · urse
Letters
8
d · i · s · b · u · r · s · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “disburse”
The word “disburse” contains 2 syllables, divided as disb · urse. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "disburse" have?
"disburse" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "disburse" into syllables?
"disburse" is divided into syllables as: disb · urse.
What is the Scrabble score for "disburse"?
The Scrabble score for "disburse" is 11 points.
Using “disburse” in writing
Two-syllable words like "disburse" (disb · urse) 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, “disburse” 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 “disburse”
The letters in “disburse” can be rearranged to spell one other word: subsider.