How many syllables in “percale”?
syllables in "percale"
Word details
Syllables
3
per · ca · le
Letters
7
p · e · r · c · a · l · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “percale”
The word “percale” contains 3 syllables, divided as per · ca · le. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "percale" have?
"percale" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "percale" into syllables?
"percale" is divided into syllables as: per · ca · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "percale"?
The Scrabble score for "percale" is 11 points.
Using “percale” in writing
Three-syllable words like "percale" (per · ca · 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, “percale” 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 “percale”
The letters in “percale” can be rearranged to spell one other word: replace.