How many syllables in “quartiles”?
syllables in "quartiles"
Word details
Syllables
3
quar · ti · les
Letters
9
q · u · a · r · t · i · l · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “quartiles”
The word “quartiles” contains 3 syllables, divided as quar · ti · les. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "quartiles" have?
"quartiles" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "quartiles" into syllables?
"quartiles" is divided into syllables as: quar · ti · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "quartiles"?
The Scrabble score for "quartiles" is 18 points.
Using “quartiles” in writing
Three-syllable words like "quartiles" (quar · ti · les) 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, “quartiles” is worth 18 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 “quartiles”
The letters in “quartiles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: requitals.