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How many syllables in “enables”?

3

syllables in "enables"

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Word details

Syllables

3

e · na · bles

Letters

7

e · n · a · b · l · e · s

Scrabble

9

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

e1
n1
a1
b3
l1
e1
s1

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About the word “enables

The word enables contains 3 syllables, divided as e · na · bles. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "enables" have?

"enables" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "enables" into syllables?

"enables" is divided into syllables as: e · na · bles.

What is the Scrabble score for "enables"?

The Scrabble score for "enables" is 9 points.

Using “enables” in writing

Three-syllable words like "enables" (e · na · 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, enables is worth 9 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.

Anagrams of “enables

The letters in enables can be rearranged to spell one other word: baleens.

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