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