How many syllables in “crinkles”?
syllables in "crinkles"
Word details
Syllables
2
crin · kles
Letters
8
c · r · i · n · k · l · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “crinkles”
The word “crinkles” contains 2 syllables, divided as crin · kles. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "crinkles" have?
"crinkles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "crinkles" into syllables?
"crinkles" is divided into syllables as: crin · kles.
What is the Scrabble score for "crinkles"?
The Scrabble score for "crinkles" is 14 points.
Using “crinkles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "crinkles" (crin · kles) 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, “crinkles” 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 “crinkles”
The letters in “crinkles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: clinkers.