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How many syllables in “readability”?

5

syllables in "readability"

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Word details

Syllables

5

rea · da · bi · li · ty

Letters

11

r · e · a · d · a · b · i · l · i · t · y

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
a1
d2
a1
b3
i1
l1
i1
t1
y4

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About the word “readability

The word readability contains 5 syllables, divided as rea · da · bi · li · ty. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "readability" have?

"readability" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "readability" into syllables?

"readability" is divided into syllables as: rea · da · bi · li · ty.

What is the Scrabble score for "readability"?

The Scrabble score for "readability" is 17 points.

Using “readability” in writing

"readability" (rea · da · bi · li · ty) 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, readability is worth 17 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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