How many syllables in “dabber”?
syllables in "dabber"
Word details
Syllables
2
dab · ber
Letters
6
d · a · b · b · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “dabber”
The word “dabber” contains 2 syllables, divided as dab · ber. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dabber" have?
"dabber" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dabber" into syllables?
"dabber" is divided into syllables as: dab · ber.
What is the Scrabble score for "dabber"?
The Scrabble score for "dabber" is 11 points.
Using “dabber” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dabber" (dab · ber) 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, “dabber” is worth 11 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 “dabber”
The letters in “dabber” can be rearranged to spell one other word: barbed.