How many syllables in “donuts”?
syllables in "donuts"
Word details
Syllables
2
do · nuts
Letters
6
d · o · n · u · t · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “donuts”
The word “donuts” contains 2 syllables, divided as do · nuts. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "donuts" have?
"donuts" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "donuts" into syllables?
"donuts" is divided into syllables as: do · nuts.
What is the Scrabble score for "donuts"?
The Scrabble score for "donuts" is 7 points.
Using “donuts” in writing
Two-syllable words like "donuts" (do · nuts) 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, “donuts” is worth 7 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 “donuts”
The letters in “donuts” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stound.