How many syllables in “mangles”?
syllables in "mangles"
Word details
Syllables
2
man · gles
Letters
7
m · a · n · g · l · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “mangles”
The word “mangles” contains 2 syllables, divided as man · gles. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mangles" have?
"mangles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "mangles" into syllables?
"mangles" is divided into syllables as: man · gles.
What is the Scrabble score for "mangles"?
The Scrabble score for "mangles" is 10 points.
Using “mangles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "mangles" (man · gles) 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, “mangles” is worth 10 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 “mangles”
The letters in “mangles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mangels.