How many syllables in “kindles”?
syllables in "kindles"
Word details
Syllables
2
kin · dles
Letters
7
k · i · n · d · l · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “kindles”
The word “kindles” contains 2 syllables, divided as kin · dles. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "kindles" have?
"kindles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "kindles" into syllables?
"kindles" is divided into syllables as: kin · dles.
What is the Scrabble score for "kindles"?
The Scrabble score for "kindles" is 12 points.
Using “kindles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "kindles" (kin · 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, “kindles” is worth 12 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 “kindles”
The letters in “kindles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: slinked.