How many syllables in “durion”?
syllables in "durion"
Word details
Syllables
2
du · rion
Letters
6
d · u · r · i · o · n
Scrabble
7
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About the word “durion”
The word “durion” contains 2 syllables, divided as du · rion. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "durion" have?
"durion" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "durion" into syllables?
"durion" is divided into syllables as: du · rion.
What is the Scrabble score for "durion"?
The Scrabble score for "durion" is 7 points.
Using “durion” in writing
Two-syllable words like "durion" (du · rion) 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, “durion” is worth 7 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 “durion”
The letters in “durion” can be rearranged to spell one other word: diuron.