How many syllables in “ladles”?
syllables in "ladles"
Word details
Syllables
2
lad · les
Letters
6
l · a · d · l · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “ladles”
The word “ladles” contains 2 syllables, divided as lad · les. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ladles" have?
"ladles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ladles" into syllables?
"ladles" is divided into syllables as: lad · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "ladles"?
The Scrabble score for "ladles" is 7 points.
Using “ladles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ladles" (lad · les) 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, “ladles” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “ladles”
The letters in “ladles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dalles.