How many syllables in “virginal”?
syllables in "virginal"
Word details
Syllables
3
vir · gi · nal
Letters
8
v · i · r · g · i · n · a · l
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “virginal”
The word “virginal” contains 3 syllables, divided as vir · gi · nal. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "virginal" have?
"virginal" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "virginal" into syllables?
"virginal" is divided into syllables as: vir · gi · nal.
What is the Scrabble score for "virginal"?
The Scrabble score for "virginal" is 12 points.
Using “virginal” in writing
Three-syllable words like "virginal" (vir · gi · nal) 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, “virginal” is worth 12 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 “virginal”
The letters in “virginal” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rivaling.