How many syllables in “villanelle”?
syllables in "villanelle"
Word details
Syllables
5
vi · ll · an · el · le
Letters
10
v · i · l · l · a · n · e · l · l · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “villanelle”
The word “villanelle” contains 5 syllables, divided as vi · ll · an · el · le. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "villanelle" have?
"villanelle" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "villanelle" into syllables?
"villanelle" is divided into syllables as: vi · ll · an · el · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "villanelle"?
The Scrabble score for "villanelle" is 13 points.
Using “villanelle” in writing
"villanelle" (vi · ll · an · el · 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, “villanelle” 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.