How many syllables in “uracil”?
syllables in "uracil"
Word details
Syllables
3
u · ra · cil
Letters
6
u · r · a · c · i · l
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “uracil”
The word “uracil” contains 3 syllables, divided as u · ra · cil. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "uracil" have?
"uracil" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "uracil" into syllables?
"uracil" is divided into syllables as: u · ra · cil.
What is the Scrabble score for "uracil"?
The Scrabble score for "uracil" is 8 points.
Using “uracil” in writing
Three-syllable words like "uracil" (u · ra · cil) 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, “uracil” is worth 8 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 “uracil”
The letters in “uracil” can be rearranged to spell one other word: curial.