How many syllables in “dumas”?
syllables in "dumas"
Word details
Syllables
2
du · mas
Letters
5
d · u · m · a · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “dumas”
The word “dumas” contains 2 syllables, divided as du · mas. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dumas" have?
"dumas" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dumas" into syllables?
"dumas" is divided into syllables as: du · mas.
What is the Scrabble score for "dumas"?
The Scrabble score for "dumas" is 8 points.
Using “dumas” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dumas" (du · mas) 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, “dumas” 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 “dumas”
The letters in “dumas” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mauds.