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How many syllables in “employables”?

3

syllables in "employables"

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Word details

Syllables

3

em · ploya · bles

Letters

11

e · m · p · l · o · y · a · b · l · e · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
m3
p3
l1
o1
y4
a1
b3
l1
e1
s1

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About the word “employables

The word employables contains 3 syllables, divided as em · ploya · bles. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "employables" have?

"employables" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "employables" into syllables?

"employables" is divided into syllables as: em · ploya · bles.

What is the Scrabble score for "employables"?

The Scrabble score for "employables" is 20 points.

Using “employables” in writing

Three-syllable words like "employables" (em · ploya · bles) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, employables is worth 20 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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