How many syllables in “hassle”?
syllables in "hassle"
Word details
Syllables
3
ha · ss · le
Letters
6
h · a · s · s · l · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “hassle”
The word “hassle” contains 3 syllables, divided as ha · ss · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hassle" have?
"hassle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hassle" into syllables?
"hassle" is divided into syllables as: ha · ss · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "hassle"?
The Scrabble score for "hassle" is 9 points.
Using “hassle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hassle" (ha · ss · le) 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, “hassle” is worth 9 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 “hassle”
The letters in “hassle” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: hassel, lashes, selahs, shales, sheals.