How many syllables in “dancer”?
syllables in "dancer"
Word details
Syllables
2
dan · cer
Letters
6
d · a · n · c · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “dancer”
The word “dancer” contains 2 syllables, divided as dan · cer. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dancer" have?
"dancer" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dancer" into syllables?
"dancer" is divided into syllables as: dan · cer.
What is the Scrabble score for "dancer"?
The Scrabble score for "dancer" is 9 points.
Using “dancer” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dancer" (dan · cer) 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, “dancer” 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 “dancer”
The letters in “dancer” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cedarn, craned, nacred.