How many syllables in “ineffaceably”?
syllables in "ineffaceably"
Word details
Syllables
5
i · nef · fa · cea · bly
Letters
12
i · n · e · f · f · a · c · e · a · b · l · y
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “ineffaceably”
The word “ineffaceably” contains 5 syllables, divided as i · nef · fa · cea · bly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ineffaceably" have?
"ineffaceably" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ineffaceably" into syllables?
"ineffaceably" is divided into syllables as: i · nef · fa · cea · bly.
What is the Scrabble score for "ineffaceably"?
The Scrabble score for "ineffaceably" is 25 points.
Using “ineffaceably” in writing
"ineffaceably" (i · nef · fa · cea · bly) 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, “ineffaceably” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.