How many syllables in “virtuoso”?
syllables in "virtuoso"
Word details
Syllables
3
vir · tuo · so
Letters
8
v · i · r · t · u · o · s · o
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “virtuoso”
The word “virtuoso” contains 3 syllables, divided as vir · tuo · so. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "virtuoso" have?
"virtuoso" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "virtuoso" into syllables?
"virtuoso" is divided into syllables as: vir · tuo · so.
What is the Scrabble score for "virtuoso"?
The Scrabble score for "virtuoso" is 11 points.
Using “virtuoso” in writing
Three-syllable words like "virtuoso" (vir · tuo · so) 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, “virtuoso” 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.