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