How many syllables in “ables”?
syllables in "ables"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · bles
Letters
5
a · b · l · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “ables”
The word “ables” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · bles. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ables" have?
"ables" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ables" into syllables?
"ables" is divided into syllables as: a · bles.
What is the Scrabble score for "ables"?
The Scrabble score for "ables" is 7 points.
Using “ables” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ables" (a · bles) 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, “ables” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “ables”
The letters in “ables” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: bales, blase, sable.