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