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How many syllables in “formidability”?

6

syllables in "formidability"

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Word details

Syllables

6

for · mi · da · bi · li · ty

Letters

13

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

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

f4
o1
r1
m3
i1
d2
a1
b3
i1
l1
i1
t1
y4

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About the word “formidability

The word formidability contains 6 syllables, divided as for · mi · da · bi · li · ty. It has 13 letters.

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How many syllables does "formidability" have?

"formidability" has 6 syllables.

How do you divide "formidability" into syllables?

"formidability" is divided into syllables as: for · mi · da · bi · li · ty.

What is the Scrabble score for "formidability"?

The Scrabble score for "formidability" is 24 points.

Using “formidability” in writing

With 6 syllables, "formidability" (for · mi · da · bi · li · ty) is a long, complex word that adds sophistication and weight to writing. In strict poetic forms like iambic pentameter (10 syllables per line), a word this long dominates the line. In prose, it signals formality or technical precision.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, formidability is worth 24 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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