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