How many syllables in “raffle”?
syllables in "raffle"
Word details
Syllables
3
ra · ff · le
Letters
6
r · a · f · f · l · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “raffle”
The word “raffle” contains 3 syllables, divided as ra · ff · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "raffle" have?
"raffle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "raffle" into syllables?
"raffle" is divided into syllables as: ra · ff · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "raffle"?
The Scrabble score for "raffle" is 12 points.
Using “raffle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "raffle" (ra · ff · le) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “raffle” is worth 12 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 “raffle”
The letters in “raffle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: farfel.