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How many syllables in “heritable”?

5

syllables in "heritable"

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Word details

Syllables

5

he · ri · ta · bl · e

Letters

9

h · e · r · i · t · a · b · l · e

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
e1
r1
i1
t1
a1
b3
l1
e1

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About the word “heritable

The word heritable contains 5 syllables, divided as he · ri · ta · bl · e. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "heritable" have?

"heritable" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "heritable" into syllables?

"heritable" is divided into syllables as: he · ri · ta · bl · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "heritable"?

The Scrabble score for "heritable" is 14 points.

Using “heritable” in writing

"heritable" (he · ri · ta · bl · e) 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, heritable is worth 14 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.

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