How many syllables in “underdog”?
syllables in "underdog"
Word details
Syllables
3
un · der · dog
Letters
8
u · n · d · e · r · d · o · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “underdog”
The word “underdog” contains 3 syllables, divided as un · der · dog. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "underdog" have?
"underdog" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "underdog" into syllables?
"underdog" is divided into syllables as: un · der · dog.
What is the Scrabble score for "underdog"?
The Scrabble score for "underdog" is 11 points.
Using “underdog” in writing
Three-syllable words like "underdog" (un · der · dog) 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, “underdog” 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 “underdog”
The letters in “underdog” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: grounded, undergod.