How many syllables in “doles”?
syllables in "doles"
Word details
Syllables
2
do · les
Letters
5
d · o · l · e · s
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “doles”
The word “doles” contains 2 syllables, divided as do · les. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "doles" have?
"doles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "doles" into syllables?
"doles" is divided into syllables as: do · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "doles"?
The Scrabble score for "doles" is 6 points.
Using “doles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "doles" (do · les) 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, “doles” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “doles”
The letters in “doles” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: lodes, soled.