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