How many syllables in “daddle”?
syllables in "daddle"
Word details
Syllables
3
da · dd · le
Letters
6
d · a · d · d · l · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “daddle”
The word “daddle” contains 3 syllables, divided as da · dd · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "daddle" have?
"daddle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "daddle" into syllables?
"daddle" is divided into syllables as: da · dd · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "daddle"?
The Scrabble score for "daddle" is 9 points.
Using “daddle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "daddle" (da · dd · le) 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, “daddle” is worth 9 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 “daddle”
The letters in “daddle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: addled.