How many syllables in “dungarees”?
syllables in "dungarees"
Word details
Syllables
3
dun · ga · rees
Letters
9
d · u · n · g · a · r · e · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “dungarees”
The word “dungarees” contains 3 syllables, divided as dun · ga · rees. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dungarees" have?
"dungarees" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dungarees" into syllables?
"dungarees" is divided into syllables as: dun · ga · rees.
What is the Scrabble score for "dungarees"?
The Scrabble score for "dungarees" is 11 points.
Using “dungarees” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dungarees" (dun · ga · rees) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “dungarees” is worth 11 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 “dungarees”
The letters in “dungarees” can be rearranged to spell one other word: underages.