How many syllables in “dueler”?
syllables in "dueler"
Word details
Syllables
2
due · ler
Letters
6
d · u · e · l · e · r
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “dueler”
The word “dueler” contains 2 syllables, divided as due · ler. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dueler" have?
"dueler" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dueler" into syllables?
"dueler" is divided into syllables as: due · ler.
What is the Scrabble score for "dueler"?
The Scrabble score for "dueler" is 7 points.
Using “dueler” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dueler" (due · ler) 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, “dueler” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “dueler”
The letters in “dueler” can be rearranged to spell one other word: eluder.