How many syllables in “adonis”?
syllables in "adonis"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · do · nis
Letters
6
a · d · o · n · i · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “adonis”
The word “adonis” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · do · nis. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adonis" have?
"adonis" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "adonis" into syllables?
"adonis" is divided into syllables as: a · do · nis.
What is the Scrabble score for "adonis"?
The Scrabble score for "adonis" is 7 points.
Using “adonis” in writing
Three-syllable words like "adonis" (a · do · nis) 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, “adonis” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “adonis”
The letters in “adonis” can be rearranged to spell one other word: danios.