How many syllables in “dangles”?
syllables in "dangles"
Word details
Syllables
2
dan · gles
Letters
7
d · a · n · g · l · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “dangles”
The word “dangles” contains 2 syllables, divided as dan · gles. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dangles" have?
"dangles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dangles" into syllables?
"dangles" is divided into syllables as: dan · gles.
What is the Scrabble score for "dangles"?
The Scrabble score for "dangles" is 9 points.
Using “dangles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dangles" (dan · gles) 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, “dangles” 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 “dangles”
The letters in “dangles” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: glandes, lagends, slanged.