How many syllables in “dabbles”?
syllables in "dabbles"
Word details
Syllables
2
dab · bles
Letters
7
d · a · b · b · l · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “dabbles”
The word “dabbles” contains 2 syllables, divided as dab · bles. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dabbles" have?
"dabbles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dabbles" into syllables?
"dabbles" is divided into syllables as: dab · bles.
What is the Scrabble score for "dabbles"?
The Scrabble score for "dabbles" is 12 points.
Using “dabbles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dabbles" (dab · bles) 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, “dabbles” is worth 12 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 “dabbles”
The letters in “dabbles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: slabbed.