How many syllables in “papillote”?
syllables in "papillote"
Word details
Syllables
3
pap · ill · ote
Letters
9
p · a · p · i · l · l · o · t · e
Scrabble
13
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About the word “papillote”
The word “papillote” contains 3 syllables, divided as pap · ill · ote. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "papillote" have?
"papillote" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "papillote" into syllables?
"papillote" is divided into syllables as: pap · ill · ote.
What is the Scrabble score for "papillote"?
The Scrabble score for "papillote" is 13 points.
Using “papillote” in writing
Three-syllable words like "papillote" (pap · ill · ote) 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, “papillote” is worth 13 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 “papillote”
The letters in “papillote” can be rearranged to spell one other word: popliteal.