How many syllables in “marbles”?
syllables in "marbles"
Word details
Syllables
2
mar · bles
Letters
7
m · a · r · b · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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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.