How many syllables in “aquiline”?
syllables in "aquiline"
Word details
Syllables
3
aqu · ili · ne
Letters
8
a · q · u · i · l · i · n · e
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “aquiline”
The word “aquiline” contains 3 syllables, divided as aqu · ili · ne. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "aquiline" have?
"aquiline" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "aquiline" into syllables?
"aquiline" is divided into syllables as: aqu · ili · ne.
What is the Scrabble score for "aquiline"?
The Scrabble score for "aquiline" is 17 points.
Using “aquiline” in writing
Three-syllable words like "aquiline" (aqu · ili · ne) 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, “aquiline” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “aquiline”
The letters in “aquiline” can be rearranged to spell one other word: quiniela.