How many syllables in “deadlier”?
syllables in "deadlier"
Word details
Syllables
2
dead · lier
Letters
8
d · e · a · d · l · i · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “deadlier”
The word “deadlier” contains 2 syllables, divided as dead · lier. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "deadlier" have?
"deadlier" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "deadlier" into syllables?
"deadlier" is divided into syllables as: dead · lier.
What is the Scrabble score for "deadlier"?
The Scrabble score for "deadlier" is 10 points.
Using “deadlier” in writing
Two-syllable words like "deadlier" (dead · lier) 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, “deadlier” is worth 10 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 “deadlier”
The letters in “deadlier” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: derailed, redialed.