How many syllables in “tangles”?
syllables in "tangles"
Word details
Syllables
2
tan · gles
Letters
7
t · a · n · g · l · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “tangles”
The word “tangles” contains 2 syllables, divided as tan · gles. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tangles" have?
"tangles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tangles" into syllables?
"tangles" is divided into syllables as: tan · gles.
What is the Scrabble score for "tangles"?
The Scrabble score for "tangles" is 8 points.
Using “tangles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tangles" (tan · gles) 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, “tangles” 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 “tangles”
The letters in “tangles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gelants.