How many syllables in “candlepin”?
syllables in "candlepin"
Word details
Syllables
3
can · dle · pin
Letters
9
c · a · n · d · l · e · p · i · n
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “candlepin”
The word “candlepin” contains 3 syllables, divided as can · dle · pin. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "candlepin" have?
"candlepin" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "candlepin" into syllables?
"candlepin" is divided into syllables as: can · dle · pin.
What is the Scrabble score for "candlepin"?
The Scrabble score for "candlepin" is 14 points.
Using “candlepin” in writing
Three-syllable words like "candlepin" (can · dle · pin) 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, “candlepin” is worth 14 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 “candlepin”
The letters in “candlepin” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pinnacled.