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How many syllables in “dewans”?

2

syllables in "dewans"

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Word details

Syllables

2

de · wans

Letters

6

d · e · w · a · n · s

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
w4
a1
n1
s1

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About the word “dewans

The word dewans contains 2 syllables, divided as de · wans. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "dewans" have?

"dewans" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "dewans" into syllables?

"dewans" is divided into syllables as: de · wans.

What is the Scrabble score for "dewans"?

The Scrabble score for "dewans" is 10 points.

Using “dewans” in writing

Two-syllable words like "dewans" (de · wans) 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, dewans 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 “dewans

The letters in dewans can be rearranged to spell one other word: snawed.

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