How many syllables in “canoodling”?
syllables in "canoodling"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · nood · ling
Letters
10
c · a · n · o · o · d · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “canoodling”
The word “canoodling” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · nood · ling. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "canoodling" have?
"canoodling" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "canoodling" into syllables?
"canoodling" is divided into syllables as: ca · nood · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "canoodling"?
The Scrabble score for "canoodling" is 14 points.
Using “canoodling” in writing
Three-syllable words like "canoodling" (ca · nood · ling) 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, “canoodling” 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.