How many syllables in “ambles”?
syllables in "ambles"
Word details
Syllables
2
am · bles
Letters
6
a · m · b · l · e · s
Scrabble
10
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About the word “ambles”
The word “ambles” contains 2 syllables, divided as am · bles. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ambles" have?
"ambles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ambles" into syllables?
"ambles" is divided into syllables as: am · bles.
What is the Scrabble score for "ambles"?
The Scrabble score for "ambles" is 10 points.
Using “ambles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ambles" (am · bles) 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, “ambles” 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 “ambles”
The letters in “ambles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: blames.