How many syllables in “kirtles”?
syllables in "kirtles"
Word details
Syllables
2
kir · tles
Letters
7
k · i · r · t · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “kirtles”
The word “kirtles” contains 2 syllables, divided as kir · tles. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "kirtles" have?
"kirtles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "kirtles" into syllables?
"kirtles" is divided into syllables as: kir · tles.
What is the Scrabble score for "kirtles"?
The Scrabble score for "kirtles" is 11 points.
Using “kirtles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "kirtles" (kir · tles) 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, “kirtles” 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 “kirtles”
The letters in “kirtles” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: kilters, klister.