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