How many syllables in “dribbles”?
syllables in "dribbles"
Word details
Syllables
2
drib · bles
Letters
8
d · r · i · b · b · l · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “dribbles”
The word “dribbles” contains 2 syllables, divided as drib · bles. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dribbles" have?
"dribbles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dribbles" into syllables?
"dribbles" is divided into syllables as: drib · bles.
What is the Scrabble score for "dribbles"?
The Scrabble score for "dribbles" is 13 points.
Using “dribbles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dribbles" (drib · bles) 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, “dribbles” is worth 13 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 “dribbles”
The letters in “dribbles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dibblers.