How many syllables in “persiflage”?
syllables in "persiflage"
Word details
Syllables
3
pers · ifla · ge
Letters
10
p · e · r · s · i · f · l · a · g · e
Scrabble
16
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About the word “persiflage”
The word “persiflage” contains 3 syllables, divided as pers · ifla · ge. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "persiflage" have?
"persiflage" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "persiflage" into syllables?
"persiflage" is divided into syllables as: pers · ifla · ge.
What is the Scrabble score for "persiflage"?
The Scrabble score for "persiflage" is 16 points.
Using “persiflage” in writing
Three-syllable words like "persiflage" (pers · ifla · ge) 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, “persiflage” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “persiflage”
The letters in “persiflage” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pilferages.