How many syllables in “girdles”?
syllables in "girdles"
Word details
Syllables
2
gir · dles
Letters
7
g · i · r · d · l · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “girdles”
The word “girdles” contains 2 syllables, divided as gir · dles. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "girdles" have?
"girdles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "girdles" into syllables?
"girdles" is divided into syllables as: gir · dles.
What is the Scrabble score for "girdles"?
The Scrabble score for "girdles" is 9 points.
Using “girdles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "girdles" (gir · 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, “girdles” is worth 9 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 “girdles”
The letters in “girdles” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: gilders, gliders, regilds, ridgels.