How many syllables in “diddle”?
syllables in "diddle"
Word details
Syllables
3
di · dd · le
Letters
6
d · i · d · d · l · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “diddle”
The word “diddle” contains 3 syllables, divided as di · dd · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diddle" have?
"diddle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "diddle" into syllables?
"diddle" is divided into syllables as: di · dd · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "diddle"?
The Scrabble score for "diddle" is 9 points.
Using “diddle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "diddle" (di · dd · 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, “diddle” is worth 9 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 “diddle”
The letters in “diddle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lidded.