How many syllables in “virtuose”?
syllables in "virtuose"
Word details
Syllables
2
virt · uose
Letters
8
v · i · r · t · u · o · s · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “virtuose”
The word “virtuose” contains 2 syllables, divided as virt · uose. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "virtuose" have?
"virtuose" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "virtuose" into syllables?
"virtuose" is divided into syllables as: virt · uose.
What is the Scrabble score for "virtuose"?
The Scrabble score for "virtuose" is 11 points.
Using “virtuose” in writing
Two-syllable words like "virtuose" (virt · uose) 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, “virtuose” is worth 11 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 “virtuose”
The letters in “virtuose” can be rearranged to spell one other word: vitreous.