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How many syllables in “formability”?

5

syllables in "formability"

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Word details

Syllables

5

for · ma · bi · li · ty

Letters

11

f · o · r · m · a · b · i · l · i · t · y

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

f4
o1
r1
m3
a1
b3
i1
l1
i1
t1
y4

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About the word “formability

The word formability contains 5 syllables, divided as for · ma · bi · li · ty. It has 11 letters.

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How many syllables does "formability" have?

"formability" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "formability" into syllables?

"formability" is divided into syllables as: for · ma · bi · li · ty.

What is the Scrabble score for "formability"?

The Scrabble score for "formability" is 21 points.

Using “formability” in writing

"formability" (for · ma · 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, formability is worth 21 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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