How many syllables in “oodles”?
syllables in "oodles"
Word details
Syllables
2
ood · les
Letters
6
o · o · d · l · e · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “oodles”
The word “oodles” contains 2 syllables, divided as ood · les. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "oodles" have?
"oodles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "oodles" into syllables?
"oodles" is divided into syllables as: ood · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "oodles"?
The Scrabble score for "oodles" is 7 points.
Using “oodles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "oodles" (ood · 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, “oodles” 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 “oodles”
The letters in “oodles” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: loosed, soloed.