How many syllables in “dummies”?
syllables in "dummies"
Word details
Syllables
2
dum · mies
Letters
7
d · u · m · m · i · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “dummies”
The word “dummies” contains 2 syllables, divided as dum · mies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dummies" have?
"dummies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dummies" into syllables?
"dummies" is divided into syllables as: dum · mies.
What is the Scrabble score for "dummies"?
The Scrabble score for "dummies" is 12 points.
Using “dummies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dummies" (dum · mies) 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, “dummies” is worth 12 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 “dummies”
The letters in “dummies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mediums.