How many syllables in “cringles”?
syllables in "cringles"
Word details
Syllables
2
crin · gles
Letters
8
c · r · i · n · g · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cringles”
The word “cringles” contains 2 syllables, divided as crin · gles. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cringles" have?
"cringles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cringles" into syllables?
"cringles" is divided into syllables as: crin · gles.
What is the Scrabble score for "cringles"?
The Scrabble score for "cringles" is 11 points.
Using “cringles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cringles" (crin · gles) 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, “cringles” 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 “cringles”
The letters in “cringles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: clingers.