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