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How many syllables in “dose”?

1

syllable in "dose"

dose
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Word details

Syllables

1

dose

Letters

4

d · o · s · e

Scrabble

5

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

d2
o1
s1
e1

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About the word “dose

The word dose contains 1 syllable, divided as dose. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "dose" have?

"dose" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "dose" into syllables?

"dose" is divided into syllables as: dose.

What is the Scrabble score for "dose"?

The Scrabble score for "dose" is 5 points.

Using “dose” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "dose" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, dose is worth 5 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 “dose

The letters in dose can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: does, odes.

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