How many syllables in “vigilante”?
syllables in "vigilante"
Word details
Syllables
3
vig · ila · nte
Letters
9
v · i · g · i · l · a · n · t · e
Scrabble
13
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About the word “vigilante”
The word “vigilante” contains 3 syllables, divided as vig · ila · nte. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vigilante" have?
"vigilante" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "vigilante" into syllables?
"vigilante" is divided into syllables as: vig · ila · nte.
What is the Scrabble score for "vigilante"?
The Scrabble score for "vigilante" is 13 points.
Using “vigilante” in writing
Three-syllable words like "vigilante" (vig · ila · nte) 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, “vigilante” 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 “vigilante”
The letters in “vigilante” can be rearranged to spell one other word: genitival.