How many syllables in “dower”?
syllables in "dower"
Word details
Syllables
2
do · wer
Letters
5
d · o · w · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “dower”
The word “dower” contains 2 syllables, divided as do · wer. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dower" have?
"dower" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dower" into syllables?
"dower" is divided into syllables as: do · wer.
What is the Scrabble score for "dower"?
The Scrabble score for "dower" is 9 points.
Using “dower” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dower" (do · wer) 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, “dower” 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 “dower”
The letters in “dower” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rowed.