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