How many syllables in “disburses”?
syllables in "disburses"
Word details
Syllables
2
disbu · rses
Letters
9
d · i · s · b · u · r · s · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “disburses”
The word “disburses” contains 2 syllables, divided as disbu · rses. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "disburses" have?
"disburses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "disburses" into syllables?
"disburses" is divided into syllables as: disbu · rses.
What is the Scrabble score for "disburses"?
The Scrabble score for "disburses" is 12 points.
Using “disburses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "disburses" (disbu · rses) 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, “disburses” is worth 12 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 “disburses”
The letters in “disburses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: subsiders.