How many syllables in “tingle”?
syllables in "tingle"
Word details
Syllables
3
ti · ng · le
Letters
6
t · i · n · g · l · e
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “tingle”
The word “tingle” contains 3 syllables, divided as ti · ng · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tingle" have?
"tingle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tingle" into syllables?
"tingle" is divided into syllables as: ti · ng · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "tingle"?
The Scrabble score for "tingle" is 7 points.
Using “tingle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tingle" (ti · ng · 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, “tingle” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “tingle”
The letters in “tingle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gentil.