How many syllables in “virgin”?
syllables in "virgin"
Word details
Syllables
2
vir · gin
Letters
6
v · i · r · g · i · n
Scrabble
10
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About the word “virgin”
The word “virgin” contains 2 syllables, divided as vir · gin. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "virgin" have?
"virgin" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "virgin" into syllables?
"virgin" is divided into syllables as: vir · gin.
What is the Scrabble score for "virgin"?
The Scrabble score for "virgin" is 10 points.
Using “virgin” in writing
Two-syllable words like "virgin" (vir · gin) 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, “virgin” is worth 10 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 “virgin”
The letters in “virgin” can be rearranged to spell one other word: riving.