How many syllables in “dreamer”?
syllables in "dreamer"
Word details
Syllables
2
drea · mer
Letters
7
d · r · e · a · m · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “dreamer”
The word “dreamer” contains 2 syllables, divided as drea · mer. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dreamer" have?
"dreamer" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dreamer" into syllables?
"dreamer" is divided into syllables as: drea · mer.
What is the Scrabble score for "dreamer"?
The Scrabble score for "dreamer" is 10 points.
Using “dreamer” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dreamer" (drea · mer) 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, “dreamer” is worth 10 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 “dreamer”
The letters in “dreamer” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: rearmed, redream.