How many syllables in “adust”?
syllables in "adust"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · dust
Letters
5
a · d · u · s · t
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “adust”
The word “adust” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · dust. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adust" have?
"adust" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "adust" into syllables?
"adust" is divided into syllables as: a · dust.
What is the Scrabble score for "adust"?
The Scrabble score for "adust" is 6 points.
Using “adust” in writing
Two-syllable words like "adust" (a · dust) 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, “adust” is worth 6 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 “adust”
The letters in “adust” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dauts.