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How many syllables in “apprehensibly”?

5

syllables in "apprehensibly"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ap · pre · hen · si · bly

Letters

13

a · p · p · r · e · h · e · n · s · i · b · l · y

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
p3
p3
r1
e1
h4
e1
n1
s1
i1
b3
l1
y4

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About the word “apprehensibly

The word apprehensibly contains 5 syllables, divided as ap · pre · hen · si · bly. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "apprehensibly" have?

"apprehensibly" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "apprehensibly" into syllables?

"apprehensibly" is divided into syllables as: ap · pre · hen · si · bly.

What is the Scrabble score for "apprehensibly"?

The Scrabble score for "apprehensibly" is 25 points.

Using “apprehensibly” in writing

"apprehensibly" (ap · pre · hen · si · bly) 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, apprehensibly is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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