How many syllables in “reasonable”?
syllables in "reasonable"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · as · on · ab · le
Letters
10
r · e · a · s · o · n · a · b · l · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “reasonable”
The word “reasonable” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · as · on · ab · le. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reasonable" have?
"reasonable" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "reasonable" into syllables?
"reasonable" is divided into syllables as: re · as · on · ab · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "reasonable"?
The Scrabble score for "reasonable" is 12 points.
Using “reasonable” in writing
"reasonable" (re · as · on · 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, “reasonable” 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.