How many syllables in “justifiable”?
syllables in "justifiable"
Word details
Syllables
5
jus · tif · iab · le
Letters
11
j · u · s · t · i · f · i · a · b · l · e
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “justifiable”
The word “justifiable” contains 5 syllables, divided as jus · tif · iab · le. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "justifiable" have?
"justifiable" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "justifiable" into syllables?
"justifiable" is divided into syllables as: jus · tif · iab · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "justifiable"?
The Scrabble score for "justifiable" is 23 points.
Using “justifiable” in writing
"justifiable" (jus · tif · iab · 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, “justifiable” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.