How many syllables in “duffel”?
syllables in "duffel"
Word details
Syllables
2
duf · fel
Letters
6
d · u · f · f · e · l
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “duffel”
The word “duffel” contains 2 syllables, divided as duf · fel. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "duffel" have?
"duffel" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "duffel" into syllables?
"duffel" is divided into syllables as: duf · fel.
What is the Scrabble score for "duffel"?
The Scrabble score for "duffel" is 13 points.
Using “duffel” in writing
Two-syllable words like "duffel" (duf · fel) 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, “duffel” 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 “duffel”
The letters in “duffel” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: duffle, luffed.