How many syllables in “doby”?
syllables in "doby"
Word details
Syllables
2
do · by
Letters
4
d · o · b · y
Scrabble
10
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “doby”
The word “doby” contains 2 syllables, divided as do · by. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "doby" have?
"doby" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "doby" into syllables?
"doby" is divided into syllables as: do · by.
What is the Scrabble score for "doby"?
The Scrabble score for "doby" is 10 points.
Using “doby” in writing
Two-syllable words like "doby" (do · by) 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, “doby” 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 “doby”
The letters in “doby” can be rearranged to spell one other word: body.