How many syllables in “sprinkle”?
syllables in "sprinkle"
Word details
Syllables
3
spr · ink · le
Letters
8
s · p · r · i · n · k · l · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “sprinkle”
The word “sprinkle” contains 3 syllables, divided as spr · ink · le. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sprinkle" have?
"sprinkle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sprinkle" into syllables?
"sprinkle" is divided into syllables as: spr · ink · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "sprinkle"?
The Scrabble score for "sprinkle" is 14 points.
Using “sprinkle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sprinkle" (spr · ink · 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, “sprinkle” is worth 14 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 “sprinkle”
The letters in “sprinkle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: plinkers.