How many syllables in “startles”?
syllables in "startles"
Word details
Syllables
2
star · tles
Letters
8
s · t · a · r · t · l · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “startles”
The word “startles” contains 2 syllables, divided as star · tles. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "startles" have?
"startles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "startles" into syllables?
"startles" is divided into syllables as: star · tles.
What is the Scrabble score for "startles"?
The Scrabble score for "startles" is 8 points.
Using “startles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "startles" (star · tles) 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, “startles” is worth 8 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 “startles”
The letters in “startles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: starlets.