How many syllables in “winkle”?
syllables in "winkle"
Word details
Syllables
3
wi · nk · le
Letters
6
w · i · n · k · l · e
Scrabble
13
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “winkle”
The word “winkle” contains 3 syllables, divided as wi · nk · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "winkle" have?
"winkle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "winkle" into syllables?
"winkle" is divided into syllables as: wi · nk · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "winkle"?
The Scrabble score for "winkle" is 13 points.
Using “winkle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "winkle" (wi · nk · 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, “winkle” 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 “winkle”
The letters in “winkle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: welkin.