How many syllables in “dallies”?
syllables in "dallies"
Word details
Syllables
2
dal · lies
Letters
7
d · a · l · l · i · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “dallies”
The word “dallies” contains 2 syllables, divided as dal · lies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dallies" have?
"dallies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dallies" into syllables?
"dallies" is divided into syllables as: dal · lies.
What is the Scrabble score for "dallies"?
The Scrabble score for "dallies" is 8 points.
Using “dallies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dallies" (dal · lies) 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, “dallies” is worth 8 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 “dallies”
The letters in “dallies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sallied.