How many syllables in “facile”?
syllables in "facile"
Word details
Syllables
3
fa · ci · le
Letters
6
f · a · c · i · l · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “facile”
The word “facile” contains 3 syllables, divided as fa · ci · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "facile" have?
"facile" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "facile" into syllables?
"facile" is divided into syllables as: fa · ci · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "facile"?
The Scrabble score for "facile" is 11 points.
Using “facile” in writing
Three-syllable words like "facile" (fa · ci · 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, “facile” 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 “facile”
The letters in “facile” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fecial.