How many syllables in “bedabbling”?
syllables in "bedabbling"
Word details
Syllables
3
be · dab · bling
Letters
10
b · e · d · a · b · b · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
18
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About the word “bedabbling”
The word “bedabbling” contains 3 syllables, divided as be · dab · bling. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bedabbling" have?
"bedabbling" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bedabbling" into syllables?
"bedabbling" is divided into syllables as: be · dab · bling.
What is the Scrabble score for "bedabbling"?
The Scrabble score for "bedabbling" is 18 points.
Using “bedabbling” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bedabbling" (be · dab · bling) 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, “bedabbling” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.