How many syllables in “virile”?
syllables in "virile"
Word details
Syllables
3
vi · ri · le
Letters
6
v · i · r · i · l · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “virile”
The word “virile” contains 3 syllables, divided as vi · ri · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "virile" have?
"virile" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "virile" into syllables?
"virile" is divided into syllables as: vi · ri · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "virile"?
The Scrabble score for "virile" is 9 points.
Using “virile” in writing
Three-syllable words like "virile" (vi · ri · le) 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, “virile” is worth 9 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 “virile”
The letters in “virile” can be rearranged to spell one other word: livier.