How many syllables in “dodging”?
syllables in "dodging"
Word details
Syllables
2
dod · ging
Letters
7
d · o · d · g · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “dodging”
The word “dodging” contains 2 syllables, divided as dod · ging. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dodging" have?
"dodging" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dodging" into syllables?
"dodging" is divided into syllables as: dod · ging.
What is the Scrabble score for "dodging"?
The Scrabble score for "dodging" is 11 points.
Using “dodging” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dodging" (dod · ging) 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, “dodging” 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.
Anagrams of “dodging”
The letters in “dodging” can be rearranged to spell one other word: godding.