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