How many syllables in “dousing”?
syllables in "dousing"
Word details
Syllables
2
dou · sing
Letters
7
d · o · u · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “dousing”
The word “dousing” contains 2 syllables, divided as dou · sing. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dousing" have?
"dousing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dousing" into syllables?
"dousing" is divided into syllables as: dou · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "dousing"?
The Scrabble score for "dousing" is 9 points.
Using “dousing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dousing" (dou · sing) 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, “dousing” is worth 9 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 “dousing”
The letters in “dousing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: guidons.