How many syllables in “hustle”?
syllables in "hustle"
Word details
Syllables
3
hu · st · le
Letters
6
h · u · s · t · l · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “hustle”
The word “hustle” contains 3 syllables, divided as hu · st · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hustle" have?
"hustle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hustle" into syllables?
"hustle" is divided into syllables as: hu · st · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "hustle"?
The Scrabble score for "hustle" is 9 points.
Using “hustle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hustle" (hu · st · 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, “hustle” 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 “hustle”
The letters in “hustle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sleuth.