How many syllables in “crinkle”?
syllables in "crinkle"
Word details
Syllables
3
cri · nkl · e
Letters
7
c · r · i · n · k · l · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “crinkle”
The word “crinkle” contains 3 syllables, divided as cri · nkl · e. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "crinkle" have?
"crinkle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "crinkle" into syllables?
"crinkle" is divided into syllables as: cri · nkl · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "crinkle"?
The Scrabble score for "crinkle" is 13 points.
Using “crinkle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "crinkle" (cri · nkl · e) 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, “crinkle” is worth 13 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 “crinkle”
The letters in “crinkle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: clinker.