How many syllables in “daubes”?
syllables in "daubes"
Word details
Syllables
2
dau · bes
Letters
6
d · a · u · b · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “daubes”
The word “daubes” contains 2 syllables, divided as dau · bes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "daubes" have?
"daubes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "daubes" into syllables?
"daubes" is divided into syllables as: dau · bes.
What is the Scrabble score for "daubes"?
The Scrabble score for "daubes" is 9 points.
Using “daubes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "daubes" (dau · bes) 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, “daubes” 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 “daubes”
The letters in “daubes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: abused.