How many syllables in “wriggles”?
syllables in "wriggles"
Word details
Syllables
2
wrig · gles
Letters
8
w · r · i · g · g · l · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “wriggles”
The word “wriggles” contains 2 syllables, divided as wrig · gles. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wriggles" have?
"wriggles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wriggles" into syllables?
"wriggles" is divided into syllables as: wrig · gles.
What is the Scrabble score for "wriggles"?
The Scrabble score for "wriggles" is 13 points.
Using “wriggles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wriggles" (wrig · gles) 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, “wriggles” 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 “wriggles”
The letters in “wriggles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: wigglers.