How many syllables in “kindle”?
syllables in "kindle"
Word details
Syllables
3
ki · nd · le
Letters
6
k · i · n · d · l · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “kindle”
The word “kindle” contains 3 syllables, divided as ki · nd · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "kindle" have?
"kindle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "kindle" into syllables?
"kindle" is divided into syllables as: ki · nd · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "kindle"?
The Scrabble score for "kindle" is 11 points.
Using “kindle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "kindle" (ki · nd · le) 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, “kindle” 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 “kindle”
The letters in “kindle” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: kilned, linked.