How many syllables in “servile”?
syllables in "servile"
Word details
Syllables
3
ser · vi · le
Letters
7
s · e · r · v · i · l · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “servile”
The word “servile” contains 3 syllables, divided as ser · vi · le. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "servile" have?
"servile" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "servile" into syllables?
"servile" is divided into syllables as: ser · vi · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "servile"?
The Scrabble score for "servile" is 10 points.
Using “servile” in writing
Three-syllable words like "servile" (ser · vi · le) 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, “servile” 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 “servile”
The letters in “servile” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: leviers, relives, reviles, veilers.