How many syllables in “vaudeville”?
syllables in "vaudeville"
Word details
Syllables
5
va · ud · ev · il · le
Letters
10
v · a · u · d · e · v · i · l · l · e
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “vaudeville”
The word “vaudeville” contains 5 syllables, divided as va · ud · ev · il · le. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vaudeville" have?
"vaudeville" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "vaudeville" into syllables?
"vaudeville" is divided into syllables as: va · ud · ev · il · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "vaudeville"?
The Scrabble score for "vaudeville" is 17 points.
Using “vaudeville” in writing
"vaudeville" (va · ud · ev · il · le) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “vaudeville” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.