How many syllables in “dabbler”?
syllables in "dabbler"
Word details
Syllables
2
dab · bler
Letters
7
d · a · b · b · l · e · r
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “dabbler”
The word “dabbler” contains 2 syllables, divided as dab · bler. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dabbler" have?
"dabbler" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dabbler" into syllables?
"dabbler" is divided into syllables as: dab · bler.
What is the Scrabble score for "dabbler"?
The Scrabble score for "dabbler" is 12 points.
Using “dabbler” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dabbler" (dab · bler) 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, “dabbler” is worth 12 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 “dabbler”
The letters in “dabbler” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: drabble, rabbled.