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