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