How many syllables in “dongola”?
syllables in "dongola"
Word details
Syllables
3
don · go · la
Letters
7
d · o · n · g · o · l · a
Scrabble
9
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About the word “dongola”
The word “dongola” contains 3 syllables, divided as don · go · la. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dongola" have?
"dongola" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dongola" into syllables?
"dongola" is divided into syllables as: don · go · la.
What is the Scrabble score for "dongola"?
The Scrabble score for "dongola" is 9 points.
Using “dongola” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dongola" (don · go · la) 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, “dongola” 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 “dongola”
The letters in “dongola” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gondola.