How many syllables in “dalles”?
syllables in "dalles"
Word details
Syllables
2
dal · les
Letters
6
d · a · l · l · e · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “dalles”
The word “dalles” contains 2 syllables, divided as dal · les. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dalles" have?
"dalles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dalles" into syllables?
"dalles" is divided into syllables as: dal · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "dalles"?
The Scrabble score for "dalles" is 7 points.
Using “dalles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dalles" (dal · les) 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, “dalles” 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 “dalles”
The letters in “dalles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ladles.