How many syllables in “particle”?
syllables in "particle"
Word details
Syllables
4
pa · rt · ic · le
Letters
8
p · a · r · t · i · c · l · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “particle”
The word “particle” contains 4 syllables, divided as pa · rt · ic · le. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "particle" have?
"particle" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "particle" into syllables?
"particle" is divided into syllables as: pa · rt · ic · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "particle"?
The Scrabble score for "particle" is 12 points.
Using “particle” in writing
Four-syllable words like "particle" (pa · rt · ic · le) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “particle” is worth 12 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 “particle”
The letters in “particle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: prelatic.