How many syllables in “pustule”?
syllables in "pustule"
Word details
Syllables
3
pu · stu · le
Letters
7
p · u · s · t · u · l · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “pustule”
The word “pustule” contains 3 syllables, divided as pu · stu · le. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pustule" have?
"pustule" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pustule" into syllables?
"pustule" is divided into syllables as: pu · stu · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "pustule"?
The Scrabble score for "pustule" is 9 points.
Using “pustule” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pustule" (pu · stu · 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, “pustule” 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 “pustule”
The letters in “pustule” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pluteus.