How many syllables in “damper”?
syllables in "damper"
Word details
Syllables
2
dam · per
Letters
6
d · a · m · p · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “damper”
The word “damper” contains 2 syllables, divided as dam · per. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "damper" have?
"damper" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "damper" into syllables?
"damper" is divided into syllables as: dam · per.
What is the Scrabble score for "damper"?
The Scrabble score for "damper" is 11 points.
Using “damper” in writing
Two-syllable words like "damper" (dam · per) 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, “damper” is worth 11 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 “damper”
The letters in “damper” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ramped.