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How many syllables in “operable”?

5

syllables in "operable"

operable
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Word details

Syllables

5

op · er · ab · le

Letters

8

o · p · e · r · a · b · l · e

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
p3
e1
r1
a1
b3
l1
e1

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About the word “operable

The word operable contains 5 syllables, divided as op · er · ab · le. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "operable" have?

"operable" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "operable" into syllables?

"operable" is divided into syllables as: op · er · ab · le.

What is the Scrabble score for "operable"?

The Scrabble score for "operable" is 12 points.

Using “operable” in writing

"operable" (op · er · 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, operable 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.

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