How many syllables in “ratatouille”?
syllables in "ratatouille"
Word details
Syllables
5
rat · ato · uil · le
Letters
11
r · a · t · a · t · o · u · i · l · l · e
Scrabble
11
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About the word “ratatouille”
The word “ratatouille” contains 5 syllables, divided as rat · ato · uil · le. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "ratatouille" have?
"ratatouille" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ratatouille" into syllables?
"ratatouille" is divided into syllables as: rat · ato · uil · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "ratatouille"?
The Scrabble score for "ratatouille" is 11 points.
Using “ratatouille” in writing
"ratatouille" (rat · ato · uil · 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, “ratatouille” is worth 11 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.