How many syllables in “dulse”?
syllable in "dulse"
Word details
Syllables
1
dulse
Letters
5
d · u · l · s · e
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “dulse”
The word “dulse” contains 1 syllable, divided as dulse. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dulse" have?
"dulse" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "dulse" into syllables?
"dulse" is divided into syllables as: dulse.
What is the Scrabble score for "dulse"?
The Scrabble score for "dulse" is 6 points.
Using “dulse” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "dulse" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “dulse” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “dulse”
The letters in “dulse” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: duels, leuds, ludes, slued.