How many syllables in “dandle”?
syllables in "dandle"
Word details
Syllables
3
da · nd · le
Letters
6
d · a · n · d · l · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “dandle”
The word “dandle” contains 3 syllables, divided as da · nd · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dandle" have?
"dandle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dandle" into syllables?
"dandle" is divided into syllables as: da · nd · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "dandle"?
The Scrabble score for "dandle" is 8 points.
Using “dandle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dandle" (da · nd · 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, “dandle” is worth 8 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 “dandle”
The letters in “dandle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: landed.