How many syllables in “stifle”?
syllables in "stifle"
Word details
Syllables
3
st · if · le
Letters
6
s · t · i · f · l · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “stifle”
The word “stifle” contains 3 syllables, divided as st · if · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stifle" have?
"stifle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "stifle" into syllables?
"stifle" is divided into syllables as: st · if · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "stifle"?
The Scrabble score for "stifle" is 9 points.
Using “stifle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "stifle" (st · if · 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, “stifle” is worth 9 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 “stifle”
The letters in “stifle” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: filets, fliest, flites, itself.