How many syllables in “kindly”?
syllables in "kindly"
Word details
Syllables
2
kin · dly
Letters
6
k · i · n · d · l · y
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “kindly”
The word “kindly” contains 2 syllables, divided as kin · dly. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "kindly" have?
"kindly" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "kindly" into syllables?
"kindly" is divided into syllables as: kin · dly.
What is the Scrabble score for "kindly"?
The Scrabble score for "kindly" is 14 points.
Using “kindly” in writing
Two-syllable words like "kindly" (kin · dly) 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, “kindly” is worth 14 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 “kindly”
The letters in “kindly” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dinkly.