How many syllables in “dustbin”?
syllables in "dustbin"
Word details
Syllables
2
dus · tbin
Letters
7
d · u · s · t · b · i · n
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “dustbin”
The word “dustbin” contains 2 syllables, divided as dus · tbin. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dustbin" have?
"dustbin" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dustbin" into syllables?
"dustbin" is divided into syllables as: dus · tbin.
What is the Scrabble score for "dustbin"?
The Scrabble score for "dustbin" is 10 points.
Using “dustbin” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dustbin" (dus · tbin) 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, “dustbin” is worth 10 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 “dustbin”
The letters in “dustbin” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bundist.