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How many syllables in “perceptible”?

5

syllables in "perceptible"

perceptible
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Word details

Syllables

5

per · cep · tib · le

Letters

11

p · e · r · c · e · p · t · i · b · l · e

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
e1
r1
c3
e1
p3
t1
i1
b3
l1
e1

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About the word “perceptible

The word perceptible contains 5 syllables, divided as per · cep · tib · le. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "perceptible" have?

"perceptible" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "perceptible" into syllables?

"perceptible" is divided into syllables as: per · cep · tib · le.

What is the Scrabble score for "perceptible"?

The Scrabble score for "perceptible" is 19 points.

Using “perceptible” in writing

"perceptible" (per · cep · tib · 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, perceptible is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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