How many syllables in “sterile”?
syllables in "sterile"
Word details
Syllables
3
ste · ri · le
Letters
7
s · t · e · r · i · l · e
Scrabble
7
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About the word “sterile”
The word “sterile” contains 3 syllables, divided as ste · ri · le. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sterile" have?
"sterile" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sterile" into syllables?
"sterile" is divided into syllables as: ste · ri · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "sterile"?
The Scrabble score for "sterile" is 7 points.
Using “sterile” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sterile" (ste · ri · 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, “sterile” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “sterile”
The letters in “sterile” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: leister, retiles.