How many syllables in “whale”?
syllables in "whale"
Word details
Syllables
2
wha · le
Letters
5
w · h · a · l · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “whale”
The word “whale” contains 2 syllables, divided as wha · le. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "whale" have?
"whale" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "whale" into syllables?
"whale" is divided into syllables as: wha · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "whale"?
The Scrabble score for "whale" is 11 points.
Using “whale” in writing
Two-syllable words like "whale" (wha · le) 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, “whale” 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 “whale”
The letters in “whale” can be rearranged to spell one other word: wheal.