How many syllables in “trickle”?
syllables in "trickle"
Word details
Syllables
3
tri · ckl · e
Letters
7
t · r · i · c · k · l · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “trickle”
The word “trickle” contains 3 syllables, divided as tri · ckl · e. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trickle" have?
"trickle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "trickle" into syllables?
"trickle" is divided into syllables as: tri · ckl · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "trickle"?
The Scrabble score for "trickle" is 13 points.
Using “trickle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "trickle" (tri · ckl · 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, “trickle” is worth 13 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 “trickle”
The letters in “trickle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tickler.