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How many syllables in “marbles”?

2

syllables in "marbles"

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Word details

Syllables

2

mar · bles

Letters

7

m · a · r · b · l · e · s

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
a1
r1
b3
l1
e1
s1

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About the word “marbles

The word marbles contains 2 syllables, divided as mar · bles. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "marbles" have?

"marbles" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "marbles" into syllables?

"marbles" is divided into syllables as: mar · bles.

What is the Scrabble score for "marbles"?

The Scrabble score for "marbles" is 11 points.

Using “marbles” in writing

Two-syllable words like "marbles" (mar · bles) 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, marbles 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 “marbles

The letters in marbles can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: amblers, blamers, lambers, rambles.

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