How many syllables in “denticles”?
syllables in "denticles"
Word details
Syllables
3
den · ti · cles
Letters
9
d · e · n · t · i · c · l · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “denticles”
The word “denticles” contains 3 syllables, divided as den · ti · cles. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "denticles" have?
"denticles" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "denticles" into syllables?
"denticles" is divided into syllables as: den · ti · cles.
What is the Scrabble score for "denticles"?
The Scrabble score for "denticles" is 12 points.
Using “denticles” in writing
Three-syllable words like "denticles" (den · ti · cles) 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, “denticles” 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 “denticles”
The letters in “denticles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stenciled.