How many syllables in “addles”?
syllables in "addles"
Word details
Syllables
2
ad · dles
Letters
6
a · d · d · l · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “addles”
The word “addles” contains 2 syllables, divided as ad · dles. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "addles" have?
"addles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "addles" into syllables?
"addles" is divided into syllables as: ad · dles.
What is the Scrabble score for "addles"?
The Scrabble score for "addles" is 8 points.
Using “addles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "addles" (ad · dles) 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, “addles” is worth 8 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 “addles”
The letters in “addles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: saddle.