How many syllables in “addle”?
syllables in "addle"
Word details
Syllables
3
ad · dl · e
Letters
5
a · d · d · l · e
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “addle”
The word “addle” contains 3 syllables, divided as ad · dl · e. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "addle" have?
"addle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "addle" into syllables?
"addle" is divided into syllables as: ad · dl · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "addle"?
The Scrabble score for "addle" is 7 points.
Using “addle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "addle" (ad · dl · e) 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, “addle” 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 “addle”
The letters in “addle” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: dedal, laded.