How many syllables in “griddle”?
syllables in "griddle"
Word details
Syllables
3
gri · ddl · e
Letters
7
g · r · i · d · d · l · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “griddle”
The word “griddle” contains 3 syllables, divided as gri · ddl · e. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "griddle" have?
"griddle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "griddle" into syllables?
"griddle" is divided into syllables as: gri · ddl · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "griddle"?
The Scrabble score for "griddle" is 10 points.
Using “griddle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "griddle" (gri · ddl · e) 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, “griddle” is worth 10 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 “griddle”
The letters in “griddle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: girdled.