How many syllables in “circle”?
syllables in "circle"
Word details
Syllables
3
cir · cle
Letters
6
c · i · r · c · l · e
Scrabble
10
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “circle”
The word “circle” contains 3 syllables, divided as cir · cle. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "circle" have?
"circle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "circle" into syllables?
"circle" is divided into syllables as: cir · cle.
What is the Scrabble score for "circle"?
The Scrabble score for "circle" is 10 points.
Using “circle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "circle" (cir · cle) 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, “circle” is worth 10 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 “circle”
The letters in “circle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cleric.