How many syllables in “gracile”?
syllables in "gracile"
Word details
Syllables
3
gra · ci · le
Letters
7
g · r · a · c · i · l · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “gracile”
The word “gracile” contains 3 syllables, divided as gra · ci · le. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gracile" have?
"gracile" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gracile" into syllables?
"gracile" is divided into syllables as: gra · ci · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "gracile"?
The Scrabble score for "gracile" is 10 points.
Using “gracile” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gracile" (gra · 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, “gracile” 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 “gracile”
The letters in “gracile” can be rearranged to spell one other word: glacier.