How many syllables in “fondles”?
syllables in "fondles"
Word details
Syllables
2
fon · dles
Letters
7
f · o · n · d · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “fondles”
The word “fondles” contains 2 syllables, divided as fon · dles. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fondles" have?
"fondles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "fondles" into syllables?
"fondles" is divided into syllables as: fon · dles.
What is the Scrabble score for "fondles"?
The Scrabble score for "fondles" is 11 points.
Using “fondles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "fondles" (fon · 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, “fondles” 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 “fondles”
The letters in “fondles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: enfolds.