How many syllables in “dalliers”?
syllables in "dalliers"
Word details
Syllables
2
dal · liers
Letters
8
d · a · l · l · i · e · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “dalliers”
The word “dalliers” contains 2 syllables, divided as dal · liers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dalliers" have?
"dalliers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dalliers" into syllables?
"dalliers" is divided into syllables as: dal · liers.
What is the Scrabble score for "dalliers"?
The Scrabble score for "dalliers" is 9 points.
Using “dalliers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dalliers" (dal · liers) 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, “dalliers” is worth 9 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 “dalliers”
The letters in “dalliers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: diallers.