How many syllables in “viola”?
syllables in "viola"
Word details
Syllables
2
vio · la
Letters
5
v · i · o · l · a
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “viola”
The word “viola” contains 2 syllables, divided as vio · la. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "viola" have?
"viola" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "viola" into syllables?
"viola" is divided into syllables as: vio · la.
What is the Scrabble score for "viola"?
The Scrabble score for "viola" is 8 points.
Using “viola” in writing
Two-syllable words like "viola" (vio · la) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “viola” is worth 8 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 “viola”
The letters in “viola” can be rearranged to spell one other word: voila.