How many syllables in “pirouettes”?
syllables in "pirouettes"
Word details
Syllables
3
pi · rouet · tes
Letters
10
p · i · r · o · u · e · t · t · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “pirouettes”
The word “pirouettes” contains 3 syllables, divided as pi · rouet · tes. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pirouettes" have?
"pirouettes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pirouettes" into syllables?
"pirouettes" is divided into syllables as: pi · rouet · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "pirouettes"?
The Scrabble score for "pirouettes" is 12 points.
Using “pirouettes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pirouettes" (pi · rouet · tes) 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, “pirouettes” 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.