How many syllables in “dresser”?
syllables in "dresser"
Word details
Syllables
2
dres · ser
Letters
7
d · r · e · s · s · e · r
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “dresser”
The word “dresser” contains 2 syllables, divided as dres · ser. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dresser" have?
"dresser" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dresser" into syllables?
"dresser" is divided into syllables as: dres · ser.
What is the Scrabble score for "dresser"?
The Scrabble score for "dresser" is 8 points.
Using “dresser” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dresser" (dres · ser) 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, “dresser” is worth 8 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 “dresser”
The letters in “dresser” can be rearranged to spell one other word: redress.