How many syllables in “amenable”?
syllables in "amenable"
Word details
Syllables
5
am · en · ab · le
Letters
8
a · m · e · n · a · b · l · e
Scrabble
12
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “amenable”
The word “amenable” contains 5 syllables, divided as am · en · ab · le. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "amenable" have?
"amenable" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "amenable" into syllables?
"amenable" is divided into syllables as: am · en · ab · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "amenable"?
The Scrabble score for "amenable" is 12 points.
Using “amenable” in writing
"amenable" (am · en · ab · le) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “amenable” is worth 12 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 “amenable”
The letters in “amenable” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nameable.