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