How many syllables in “douses”?
syllable in "douses"
Word details
Syllables
1
douses
Letters
6
d · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “douses”
The word “douses” contains 1 syllable, divided as douses. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "douses" have?
"douses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "douses" into syllables?
"douses" is divided into syllables as: douses.
What is the Scrabble score for "douses"?
The Scrabble score for "douses" is 7 points.
Using “douses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "douses" 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, “douses” is worth 7 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 “douses”
The letters in “douses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: soused.