How many syllables in “arils”?
syllables in "arils"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · rils
Letters
5
a · r · i · l · s
Scrabble
5
points
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About the word “arils”
The word “arils” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · rils. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "arils" have?
"arils" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "arils" into syllables?
"arils" is divided into syllables as: a · rils.
What is the Scrabble score for "arils"?
The Scrabble score for "arils" is 5 points.
Using “arils” in writing
Two-syllable words like "arils" (a · rils) 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, “arils” is worth 5 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “arils”
The letters in “arils” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: lairs, laris, liars, liras, rails, rials.