S

How many syllables in “bioavailable”?

5

syllables in "bioavailable"

bioavailable
database

Word details

Syllables

5

bio · ava · ila · ble

Letters

12

b · i · o · a · v · a · i · l · a · b · l · e

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
i1
o1
a1
v4
a1
i1
l1
a1
b3
l1
e1

Count another word

About the word “bioavailable

The word bioavailable contains 5 syllables, divided as bio · ava · ila · ble. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "bioavailable" have?

"bioavailable" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "bioavailable" into syllables?

"bioavailable" is divided into syllables as: bio · ava · ila · ble.

What is the Scrabble score for "bioavailable"?

The Scrabble score for "bioavailable" is 19 points.

Using “bioavailable” in writing

"bioavailable" (bio · ava · ila · ble) 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, bioavailable is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

Related articles