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How many syllables in “ineligibles”?

5

syllables in "ineligibles"

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Word details

Syllables

5

i · ne · li · gi · bles

Letters

11

i · n · e · l · i · g · i · b · l · e · s

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
e1
l1
i1
g2
i1
b3
l1
e1
s1

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About the word “ineligibles

The word ineligibles contains 5 syllables, divided as i · ne · li · gi · bles. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "ineligibles" have?

"ineligibles" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "ineligibles" into syllables?

"ineligibles" is divided into syllables as: i · ne · li · gi · bles.

What is the Scrabble score for "ineligibles"?

The Scrabble score for "ineligibles" is 14 points.

Using “ineligibles” in writing

"ineligibles" (i · ne · li · gi · bles) 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, ineligibles 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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