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