How many syllables in “candle”?
syllables in "candle"
Word details
Syllables
3
can · dle
Letters
6
c · a · n · d · l · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “candle”
The word “candle” contains 3 syllables, divided as can · dle. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "candle" have?
"candle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "candle" into syllables?
"candle" is divided into syllables as: can · dle.
What is the Scrabble score for "candle"?
The Scrabble score for "candle" is 9 points.
Using “candle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "candle" (can · dle) 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, “candle” is worth 9 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 “candle”
The letters in “candle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lanced.