How many syllables in “nargile”?
syllables in "nargile"
Word details
Syllables
3
nar · gi · le
Letters
7
n · a · r · g · i · l · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “nargile”
The word “nargile” contains 3 syllables, divided as nar · gi · le. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nargile" have?
"nargile" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nargile" into syllables?
"nargile" is divided into syllables as: nar · gi · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "nargile"?
The Scrabble score for "nargile" is 8 points.
Using “nargile” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nargile" (nar · gi · 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, “nargile” is worth 8 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 “nargile”
The letters in “nargile” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: aligner, engrail, realign, reginal.