How many syllables in “ducker”?
syllables in "ducker"
Word details
Syllables
2
duc · ker
Letters
6
d · u · c · k · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “ducker”
The word “ducker” contains 2 syllables, divided as duc · ker. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ducker" have?
"ducker" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ducker" into syllables?
"ducker" is divided into syllables as: duc · ker.
What is the Scrabble score for "ducker"?
The Scrabble score for "ducker" is 13 points.
Using “ducker” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ducker" (duc · ker) 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, “ducker” is worth 13 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 “ducker”
The letters in “ducker” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rucked.