How many syllables in “hustling”?
syllables in "hustling"
Word details
Syllables
2
hus · tling
Letters
8
h · u · s · t · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “hustling”
The word “hustling” contains 2 syllables, divided as hus · tling. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hustling" have?
"hustling" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hustling" into syllables?
"hustling" is divided into syllables as: hus · tling.
What is the Scrabble score for "hustling"?
The Scrabble score for "hustling" is 12 points.
Using “hustling” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hustling" (hus · tling) 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, “hustling” is worth 12 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 “hustling”
The letters in “hustling” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sunlight.