How many syllables in “dapple”?
syllables in "dapple"
Word details
Syllables
3
da · pp · le
Letters
6
d · a · p · p · l · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “dapple”
The word “dapple” contains 3 syllables, divided as da · pp · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dapple" have?
"dapple" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dapple" into syllables?
"dapple" is divided into syllables as: da · pp · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "dapple"?
The Scrabble score for "dapple" is 11 points.
Using “dapple” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dapple" (da · pp · 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, “dapple” is worth 11 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 “dapple”
The letters in “dapple” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lapped.