How many syllables in “negligible”?
syllables in "negligible"
Word details
Syllables
5
ne · gl · ig · ib · le
Letters
10
n · e · g · l · i · g · i · b · l · e
Scrabble
14
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About the word “negligible”
The word “negligible” contains 5 syllables, divided as ne · gl · ig · ib · le. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "negligible" have?
"negligible" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "negligible" into syllables?
"negligible" is divided into syllables as: ne · gl · ig · ib · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "negligible"?
The Scrabble score for "negligible" is 14 points.
Using “negligible” in writing
"negligible" (ne · gl · ig · ib · 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, “negligible” 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.