How many syllables in “vesicles”?
syllables in "vesicles"
Word details
Syllables
3
ve · si · cles
Letters
8
v · e · s · i · c · l · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “vesicles”
The word “vesicles” contains 3 syllables, divided as ve · si · cles. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vesicles" have?
"vesicles" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "vesicles" into syllables?
"vesicles" is divided into syllables as: ve · si · cles.
What is the Scrabble score for "vesicles"?
The Scrabble score for "vesicles" is 13 points.
Using “vesicles” in writing
Three-syllable words like "vesicles" (ve · si · cles) 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, “vesicles” is worth 13 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 “vesicles”
The letters in “vesicles” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: clevises, viceless.