How many syllables in “dormant”?
syllables in "dormant"
Word details
Syllables
2
dor · mant
Letters
7
d · o · r · m · a · n · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “dormant”
The word “dormant” contains 2 syllables, divided as dor · mant. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dormant" have?
"dormant" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dormant" into syllables?
"dormant" is divided into syllables as: dor · mant.
What is the Scrabble score for "dormant"?
The Scrabble score for "dormant" is 10 points.
Using “dormant” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dormant" (dor · mant) 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, “dormant” is worth 10 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 “dormant”
The letters in “dormant” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mordant.