How many syllables in “certifiable”?
syllables in "certifiable"
Word details
Syllables
5
cer · tif · iab · le
Letters
11
c · e · r · t · i · f · i · a · b · l · e
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “certifiable”
The word “certifiable” contains 5 syllables, divided as cer · tif · iab · le. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "certifiable" have?
"certifiable" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "certifiable" into syllables?
"certifiable" is divided into syllables as: cer · tif · iab · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "certifiable"?
The Scrabble score for "certifiable" is 18 points.
Using “certifiable” in writing
"certifiable" (cer · tif · iab · 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, “certifiable” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “certifiable”
The letters in “certifiable” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rectifiable.