How many syllables in “dawdling”?
syllables in "dawdling"
Word details
Syllables
2
daw · dling
Letters
8
d · a · w · d · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “dawdling”
The word “dawdling” contains 2 syllables, divided as daw · dling. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dawdling" have?
"dawdling" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dawdling" into syllables?
"dawdling" is divided into syllables as: daw · dling.
What is the Scrabble score for "dawdling"?
The Scrabble score for "dawdling" is 14 points.
Using “dawdling” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dawdling" (daw · dling) 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, “dawdling” is worth 14 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 “dawdling”
The letters in “dawdling” can be rearranged to spell one other word: waddling.