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How many syllables in “hustles”?

2

syllables in "hustles"

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Word details

Syllables

2

hus · tles

Letters

7

h · u · s · t · l · e · s

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
u1
s1
t1
l1
e1
s1

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About the word “hustles

The word hustles contains 2 syllables, divided as hus · tles. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hustles" have?

"hustles" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "hustles" into syllables?

"hustles" is divided into syllables as: hus · tles.

What is the Scrabble score for "hustles"?

The Scrabble score for "hustles" is 10 points.

Using “hustles” in writing

Two-syllable words like "hustles" (hus · tles) 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, hustles 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 “hustles

The letters in hustles can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: lushest, sleuths.

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