How many syllables in “skittle”?
syllables in "skittle"
Word details
Syllables
3
ski · ttl · e
Letters
7
s · k · i · t · t · l · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “skittle”
The word “skittle” contains 3 syllables, divided as ski · ttl · e. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "skittle" have?
"skittle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "skittle" into syllables?
"skittle" is divided into syllables as: ski · ttl · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "skittle"?
The Scrabble score for "skittle" is 11 points.
Using “skittle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "skittle" (ski · ttl · e) 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, “skittle” 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 “skittle”
The letters in “skittle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: kittles.