How many syllables in “swaddle”?
syllables in "swaddle"
Word details
Syllables
3
swa · ddl · e
Letters
7
s · w · a · d · d · l · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “swaddle”
The word “swaddle” contains 3 syllables, divided as swa · ddl · e. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "swaddle" have?
"swaddle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "swaddle" into syllables?
"swaddle" is divided into syllables as: swa · ddl · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "swaddle"?
The Scrabble score for "swaddle" is 12 points.
Using “swaddle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "swaddle" (swa · ddl · 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, “swaddle” 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 “swaddle”
The letters in “swaddle” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: dawdles, waddles.