How many syllables in “dowsers”?
syllables in "dowsers"
Word details
Syllables
2
dow · sers
Letters
7
d · o · w · s · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “dowsers”
The word “dowsers” contains 2 syllables, divided as dow · sers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dowsers" have?
"dowsers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dowsers" into syllables?
"dowsers" is divided into syllables as: dow · sers.
What is the Scrabble score for "dowsers"?
The Scrabble score for "dowsers" is 11 points.
Using “dowsers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dowsers" (dow · sers) 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, “dowsers” is worth 11 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 “dowsers”
The letters in “dowsers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: drowses.