How many syllables in “toile”?
syllables in "toile"
Word details
Syllables
2
toi · le
Letters
5
t · o · i · l · e
Scrabble
5
points
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About the word “toile”
The word “toile” contains 2 syllables, divided as toi · le. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "toile" have?
"toile" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "toile" into syllables?
"toile" is divided into syllables as: toi · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "toile"?
The Scrabble score for "toile" is 5 points.
Using “toile” in writing
Two-syllable words like "toile" (toi · le) 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, “toile” is worth 5 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 “toile”
The letters in “toile” can be rearranged to spell one other word: teloi.