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How many syllables in “detonable”?

5

syllables in "detonable"

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Word details

Syllables

5

de · to · na · bl · e

Letters

9

d · e · t · o · n · a · b · l · e

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
t1
o1
n1
a1
b3
l1
e1

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About the word “detonable

The word detonable contains 5 syllables, divided as de · to · na · bl · e. It has 9 letters.

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How many syllables does "detonable" have?

"detonable" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "detonable" into syllables?

"detonable" is divided into syllables as: de · to · na · bl · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "detonable"?

The Scrabble score for "detonable" is 12 points.

Using “detonable” in writing

"detonable" (de · to · na · bl · e) 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, detonable 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.

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