How many syllables in “doilies”?
syllables in "doilies"
Word details
Syllables
2
doi · lies
Letters
7
d · o · i · l · i · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “doilies”
The word “doilies” contains 2 syllables, divided as doi · lies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "doilies" have?
"doilies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "doilies" into syllables?
"doilies" is divided into syllables as: doi · lies.
What is the Scrabble score for "doilies"?
The Scrabble score for "doilies" is 8 points.
Using “doilies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "doilies" (doi · lies) 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, “doilies” is worth 8 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 “doilies”
The letters in “doilies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: idolise.