How many syllables in “dottle”?
syllables in "dottle"
Word details
Syllables
3
do · tt · le
Letters
6
d · o · t · t · l · e
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “dottle”
The word “dottle” contains 3 syllables, divided as do · tt · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dottle" have?
"dottle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dottle" into syllables?
"dottle" is divided into syllables as: do · tt · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "dottle"?
The Scrabble score for "dottle" is 7 points.
Using “dottle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dottle" (do · tt · 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, “dottle” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “dottle”
The letters in “dottle” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: dottel, lotted.