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How many syllables in “inedible”?

5

syllables in "inedible"

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Word details

Syllables

5

in · ed · ib · le

Letters

8

i · n · e · d · i · b · l · e

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
e1
d2
i1
b3
l1
e1

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About the word “inedible

The word inedible contains 5 syllables, divided as in · ed · ib · le. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "inedible" have?

"inedible" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "inedible" into syllables?

"inedible" is divided into syllables as: in · ed · ib · le.

What is the Scrabble score for "inedible"?

The Scrabble score for "inedible" is 11 points.

Using “inedible” in writing

"inedible" (in · ed · ib · le) 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, inedible is worth 11 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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