How many syllables in “hustler”?
syllables in "hustler"
Word details
Syllables
2
hus · tler
Letters
7
h · u · s · t · l · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “hustler”
The word “hustler” contains 2 syllables, divided as hus · tler. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hustler" have?
"hustler" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hustler" into syllables?
"hustler" is divided into syllables as: hus · tler.
What is the Scrabble score for "hustler"?
The Scrabble score for "hustler" is 10 points.
Using “hustler” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hustler" (hus · tler) 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, “hustler” 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 “hustler”
The letters in “hustler” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hurtles.