How many syllables in “dawdlers”?
syllables in "dawdlers"
Word details
Syllables
2
daw · dlers
Letters
8
d · a · w · d · l · e · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “dawdlers”
The word “dawdlers” contains 2 syllables, divided as daw · dlers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dawdlers" have?
"dawdlers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dawdlers" into syllables?
"dawdlers" is divided into syllables as: daw · dlers.
What is the Scrabble score for "dawdlers"?
The Scrabble score for "dawdlers" is 13 points.
Using “dawdlers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dawdlers" (daw · dlers) 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, “dawdlers” is worth 13 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 “dawdlers”
The letters in “dawdlers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: waddlers.