How many syllables in “angles”?
syllables in "angles"
Word details
Syllables
2
an · gles
Letters
6
a · n · g · l · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “angles”
The word “angles” contains 2 syllables, divided as an · gles. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "angles" have?
"angles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "angles" into syllables?
"angles" is divided into syllables as: an · gles.
What is the Scrabble score for "angles"?
The Scrabble score for "angles" is 7 points.
Using “angles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "angles" (an · gles) 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, “angles” 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 “angles”
The letters in “angles” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: angels, gleans.