How many syllables in “wrestles”?
syllables in "wrestles"
Word details
Syllables
2
wres · tles
Letters
8
w · r · e · s · t · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “wrestles”
The word “wrestles” contains 2 syllables, divided as wres · tles. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wrestles" have?
"wrestles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wrestles" into syllables?
"wrestles" is divided into syllables as: wres · tles.
What is the Scrabble score for "wrestles"?
The Scrabble score for "wrestles" is 11 points.
Using “wrestles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wrestles" (wres · tles) 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, “wrestles” 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 “wrestles”
The letters in “wrestles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: swelters.