How many syllables in “dolerite”?
syllables in "dolerite"
Word details
Syllables
3
dol · eri · te
Letters
8
d · o · l · e · r · i · t · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “dolerite”
The word “dolerite” contains 3 syllables, divided as dol · eri · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dolerite" have?
"dolerite" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dolerite" into syllables?
"dolerite" is divided into syllables as: dol · eri · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "dolerite"?
The Scrabble score for "dolerite" is 9 points.
Using “dolerite” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dolerite" (dol · eri · te) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “dolerite” 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 “dolerite”
The letters in “dolerite” can be rearranged to spell one other word: loitered.