How many syllables in “swindles”?
syllables in "swindles"
Word details
Syllables
2
swin · dles
Letters
8
s · w · i · n · d · l · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “swindles”
The word “swindles” contains 2 syllables, divided as swin · dles. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "swindles" have?
"swindles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "swindles" into syllables?
"swindles" is divided into syllables as: swin · dles.
What is the Scrabble score for "swindles"?
The Scrabble score for "swindles" is 12 points.
Using “swindles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "swindles" (swin · dles) 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, “swindles” 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 “swindles”
The letters in “swindles” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: wildness, windless.