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How many syllables in “inflatable”?

5

syllables in "inflatable"

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Word details

Syllables

5

in · fl · at · ab · le

Letters

10

i · n · f · l · a · t · a · b · l · e

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
f4
l1
a1
t1
a1
b3
l1
e1

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About the word “inflatable

The word inflatable contains 5 syllables, divided as in · fl · at · ab · le. It has 10 letters.

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How many syllables does "inflatable" have?

"inflatable" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "inflatable" into syllables?

"inflatable" is divided into syllables as: in · fl · at · ab · le.

What is the Scrabble score for "inflatable"?

The Scrabble score for "inflatable" is 15 points.

Using “inflatable” in writing

"inflatable" (in · fl · at · ab · 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, inflatable is worth 15 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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