How many syllables in “stodgier”?
syllables in "stodgier"
Word details
Syllables
2
stod · gier
Letters
8
s · t · o · d · g · i · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “stodgier”
The word “stodgier” contains 2 syllables, divided as stod · gier. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stodgier" have?
"stodgier" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "stodgier" into syllables?
"stodgier" is divided into syllables as: stod · gier.
What is the Scrabble score for "stodgier"?
The Scrabble score for "stodgier" is 10 points.
Using “stodgier” in writing
Two-syllable words like "stodgier" (stod · gier) 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, “stodgier” is worth 10 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 “stodgier”
The letters in “stodgier” can be rearranged to spell one other word: digestor.