How many syllables in “wheedle”?
syllables in "wheedle"
Word details
Syllables
3
whe · edl · e
Letters
7
w · h · e · e · d · l · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “wheedle”
The word “wheedle” contains 3 syllables, divided as whe · edl · e. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wheedle" have?
"wheedle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "wheedle" into syllables?
"wheedle" is divided into syllables as: whe · edl · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "wheedle"?
The Scrabble score for "wheedle" is 14 points.
Using “wheedle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "wheedle" (whe · edl · 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, “wheedle” is worth 14 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 “wheedle”
The letters in “wheedle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: wheeled.