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How many syllables in “doughy”?

2

syllables in "doughy"

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Word details

Syllables

2

doug · hy

Letters

6

d · o · u · g · h · y

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
o1
u1
g2
h4
y4

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About the word “doughy

The word doughy contains 2 syllables, divided as doug · hy. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "doughy" have?

"doughy" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "doughy" into syllables?

"doughy" is divided into syllables as: doug · hy.

What is the Scrabble score for "doughy"?

The Scrabble score for "doughy" is 14 points.

Using “doughy” in writing

Two-syllable words like "doughy" (doug · hy) 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, doughy is worth 14 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.

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