How many syllables in “capsule”?
syllables in "capsule"
Word details
Syllables
3
cap · su · le
Letters
7
c · a · p · s · u · l · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “capsule”
The word “capsule” contains 3 syllables, divided as cap · su · le. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "capsule" have?
"capsule" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "capsule" into syllables?
"capsule" is divided into syllables as: cap · su · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "capsule"?
The Scrabble score for "capsule" is 11 points.
Using “capsule” in writing
Three-syllable words like "capsule" (cap · su · le) 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, “capsule” 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 “capsule”
The letters in “capsule” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: scaleup, specula, upscale.