How many syllables in “profiterole”?
syllables in "profiterole"
Word details
Syllables
5
pro · fi · te · ro · le
Letters
11
p · r · o · f · i · t · e · r · o · l · e
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “profiterole”
The word “profiterole” contains 5 syllables, divided as pro · fi · te · ro · le. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "profiterole" have?
"profiterole" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "profiterole" into syllables?
"profiterole" is divided into syllables as: pro · fi · te · ro · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "profiterole"?
The Scrabble score for "profiterole" is 16 points.
Using “profiterole” in writing
"profiterole" (pro · fi · te · ro · le) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “profiterole” 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.