How many syllables in “dueling”?
syllables in "dueling"
Word details
Syllables
2
due · ling
Letters
7
d · u · e · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “dueling”
The word “dueling” contains 2 syllables, divided as due · ling. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dueling" have?
"dueling" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dueling" into syllables?
"dueling" is divided into syllables as: due · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "dueling"?
The Scrabble score for "dueling" is 9 points.
Using “dueling” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dueling" (due · ling) 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, “dueling” is worth 9 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 “dueling”
The letters in “dueling” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: eluding, indulge.