How many syllables in “waddle”?
syllables in "waddle"
Word details
Syllables
3
wa · dd · le
Letters
6
w · a · d · d · l · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “waddle”
The word “waddle” contains 3 syllables, divided as wa · dd · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "waddle" have?
"waddle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "waddle" into syllables?
"waddle" is divided into syllables as: wa · dd · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "waddle"?
The Scrabble score for "waddle" is 11 points.
Using “waddle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "waddle" (wa · dd · 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, “waddle” 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 “waddle”
The letters in “waddle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dawdle.