How many syllables in “silhouette”?
syllables in "silhouette"
Word details
Syllables
2
silho · uette
Letters
10
s · i · l · h · o · u · e · t · t · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “silhouette”
The word “silhouette” contains 2 syllables, divided as silho · uette. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "silhouette" have?
"silhouette" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "silhouette" into syllables?
"silhouette" is divided into syllables as: silho · uette.
What is the Scrabble score for "silhouette"?
The Scrabble score for "silhouette" is 13 points.
Using “silhouette” in writing
Two-syllable words like "silhouette" (silho · uette) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “silhouette” is worth 13 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.