How many syllables in “idyll”?
syllables in "idyll"
Word details
Syllables
2
i · dyll
Letters
5
i · d · y · l · l
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “idyll”
The word “idyll” contains 2 syllables, divided as i · dyll. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "idyll" have?
"idyll" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "idyll" into syllables?
"idyll" is divided into syllables as: i · dyll.
What is the Scrabble score for "idyll"?
The Scrabble score for "idyll" is 9 points.
Using “idyll” in writing
Two-syllable words like "idyll" (i · dyll) 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, “idyll” 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 “idyll”
The letters in “idyll” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dilly.