How many syllables in “variola”?
syllables in "variola"
Word details
Syllables
3
va · rio · la
Letters
7
v · a · r · i · o · l · a
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “variola”
The word “variola” contains 3 syllables, divided as va · rio · la. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "variola" have?
"variola" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "variola" into syllables?
"variola" is divided into syllables as: va · rio · la.
What is the Scrabble score for "variola"?
The Scrabble score for "variola" is 10 points.
Using “variola” in writing
Three-syllable words like "variola" (va · rio · la) 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, “variola” 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 “variola”
The letters in “variola” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ovarial.