How many syllables in “coddles”?
syllables in "coddles"
Word details
Syllables
2
cod · dles
Letters
7
c · o · d · d · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “coddles”
The word “coddles” contains 2 syllables, divided as cod · dles. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coddles" have?
"coddles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "coddles" into syllables?
"coddles" is divided into syllables as: cod · dles.
What is the Scrabble score for "coddles"?
The Scrabble score for "coddles" is 11 points.
Using “coddles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "coddles" (cod · dles) 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, “coddles” is worth 11 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 “coddles”
The letters in “coddles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: scolded.