How many syllables in “voiles”?
syllables in "voiles"
Word details
Syllables
2
voi · les
Letters
6
v · o · i · l · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “voiles”
The word “voiles” contains 2 syllables, divided as voi · les. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "voiles" have?
"voiles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "voiles" into syllables?
"voiles" is divided into syllables as: voi · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "voiles"?
The Scrabble score for "voiles" is 9 points.
Using “voiles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "voiles" (voi · les) 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, “voiles” 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 “voiles”
The letters in “voiles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: olives.