How many syllables in “listenable”?
syllables in "listenable"
Word details
Syllables
5
li · st · en · ab · le
Letters
10
l · i · s · t · e · n · a · b · l · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “listenable”
The word “listenable” contains 5 syllables, divided as li · st · en · ab · le. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "listenable" have?
"listenable" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "listenable" into syllables?
"listenable" is divided into syllables as: li · st · en · ab · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "listenable"?
The Scrabble score for "listenable" is 12 points.
Using “listenable” in writing
"listenable" (li · st · en · 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, “listenable” is worth 12 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.