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