How many syllables in “personal”?
syllables in "personal"
Word details
Syllables
3
per · so · nal
Letters
8
p · e · r · s · o · n · a · l
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “personal”
The word “personal” contains 3 syllables, divided as per · so · nal. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "personal" have?
"personal" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "personal" into syllables?
"personal" is divided into syllables as: per · so · nal.
What is the Scrabble score for "personal"?
The Scrabble score for "personal" is 10 points.
Using “personal” in writing
Three-syllable words like "personal" (per · so · nal) 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, “personal” is worth 10 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 “personal”
The letters in “personal” can be rearranged to spell one other word: psoralen.