How many syllables in “achillea”?
syllables in "achillea"
Word details
Syllables
3
ac · hil · lea
Letters
8
a · c · h · i · l · l · e · a
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “achillea”
The word “achillea” contains 3 syllables, divided as ac · hil · lea. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "achillea" have?
"achillea" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "achillea" into syllables?
"achillea" is divided into syllables as: ac · hil · lea.
What is the Scrabble score for "achillea"?
The Scrabble score for "achillea" is 13 points.
Using “achillea” in writing
Three-syllable words like "achillea" (ac · hil · lea) 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, “achillea” 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 “achillea”
The letters in “achillea” can be rearranged to spell one other word: heliacal.