How many syllables in “dourine”?
syllables in "dourine"
Word details
Syllables
2
dour · ine
Letters
7
d · o · u · r · i · n · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “dourine”
The word “dourine” contains 2 syllables, divided as dour · ine. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dourine" have?
"dourine" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dourine" into syllables?
"dourine" is divided into syllables as: dour · ine.
What is the Scrabble score for "dourine"?
The Scrabble score for "dourine" is 8 points.
Using “dourine” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dourine" (dour · ine) 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, “dourine” 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 “dourine”
The letters in “dourine” can be rearranged to spell one other word: neuroid.