How many syllables in “poodles”?
syllables in "poodles"
Word details
Syllables
2
pood · les
Letters
7
p · o · o · d · l · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “poodles”
The word “poodles” contains 2 syllables, divided as pood · les. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "poodles" have?
"poodles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "poodles" into syllables?
"poodles" is divided into syllables as: pood · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "poodles"?
The Scrabble score for "poodles" is 10 points.
Using “poodles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "poodles" (pood · 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, “poodles” 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 “poodles”
The letters in “poodles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: spooled.