How many syllables in “rebuses”?
syllables in "rebuses"
Word details
Syllables
2
rebu · ses
Letters
7
r · e · b · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “rebuses”
The word “rebuses” contains 2 syllables, divided as rebu · ses. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rebuses" have?
"rebuses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "rebuses" into syllables?
"rebuses" is divided into syllables as: rebu · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "rebuses"?
The Scrabble score for "rebuses" is 9 points.
Using “rebuses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "rebuses" (rebu · ses) 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, “rebuses” 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 “rebuses”
The letters in “rebuses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: subsere.