How many syllables in “idles”?
syllables in "idles"
Word details
Syllables
2
id · les
Letters
5
i · d · l · e · s
Scrabble
6
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About the word “idles”
The word “idles” contains 2 syllables, divided as id · les. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "idles" have?
"idles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "idles" into syllables?
"idles" is divided into syllables as: id · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "idles"?
The Scrabble score for "idles" is 6 points.
Using “idles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "idles" (id · les) 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, “idles” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “idles”
The letters in “idles” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: deils, delis, isled, sidle, slide.