How many syllables in “dobies”?
syllables in "dobies"
Word details
Syllables
2
do · bies
Letters
6
d · o · b · i · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “dobies”
The word “dobies” contains 2 syllables, divided as do · bies. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dobies" have?
"dobies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dobies" into syllables?
"dobies" is divided into syllables as: do · bies.
What is the Scrabble score for "dobies"?
The Scrabble score for "dobies" is 9 points.
Using “dobies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dobies" (do · bies) 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, “dobies” is worth 9 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 “dobies”
The letters in “dobies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bodies.