How many syllables in “waddles”?
syllables in "waddles"
Word details
Syllables
2
wad · dles
Letters
7
w · a · d · d · l · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “waddles”
The word “waddles” contains 2 syllables, divided as wad · dles. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "waddles" have?
"waddles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "waddles" into syllables?
"waddles" is divided into syllables as: wad · dles.
What is the Scrabble score for "waddles"?
The Scrabble score for "waddles" is 12 points.
Using “waddles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "waddles" (wad · 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, “waddles” 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 “waddles”
The letters in “waddles” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: dawdles, swaddle.