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