How many syllables in “douce”?
syllable in "douce"
Word details
Syllables
1
douce
Letters
5
d · o · u · c · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “douce”
The word “douce” contains 1 syllable, divided as douce. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "douce" have?
"douce" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "douce" into syllables?
"douce" is divided into syllables as: douce.
What is the Scrabble score for "douce"?
The Scrabble score for "douce" is 8 points.
Using “douce” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "douce" 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, “douce” is worth 8 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 “douce”
The letters in “douce” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coude.