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How many syllables in “dendroid”?

2

syllables in "dendroid"

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Word details

Syllables

2

den · droid

Letters

8

d · e · n · d · r · o · i · d

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
n1
d2
r1
o1
i1
d2

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About the word “dendroid

The word dendroid contains 2 syllables, divided as den · droid. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "dendroid" have?

"dendroid" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "dendroid" into syllables?

"dendroid" is divided into syllables as: den · droid.

What is the Scrabble score for "dendroid"?

The Scrabble score for "dendroid" is 11 points.

Using “dendroid” in writing

Two-syllable words like "dendroid" (den · droid) 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, dendroid is worth 11 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.

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