How many syllables in “maintainable”?
syllables in "maintainable"
Word details
Syllables
5
mai · nta · ina · ble
Letters
12
m · a · i · n · t · a · i · n · a · b · l · e
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “maintainable”
The word “maintainable” contains 5 syllables, divided as mai · nta · ina · ble. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "maintainable" have?
"maintainable" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "maintainable" into syllables?
"maintainable" is divided into syllables as: mai · nta · ina · ble.
What is the Scrabble score for "maintainable"?
The Scrabble score for "maintainable" is 16 points.
Using “maintainable” in writing
"maintainable" (mai · nta · ina · ble) 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, “maintainable” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.