How many syllables in “deniability”?
syllables in "deniability"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · nia · bi · li · ty
Letters
11
d · e · n · i · a · b · i · l · i · t · y
Scrabble
17
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About the word “deniability”
The word “deniability” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · nia · bi · li · ty. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "deniability" have?
"deniability" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "deniability" into syllables?
"deniability" is divided into syllables as: de · nia · bi · li · ty.
What is the Scrabble score for "deniability"?
The Scrabble score for "deniability" is 17 points.
Using “deniability” in writing
"deniability" (de · nia · bi · li · ty) 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, “deniability” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.