How many syllables in “enables”?
syllables in "enables"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · na · bles
Letters
7
e · n · a · b · l · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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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.