How many syllables in “redoubtable”?
syllables in "redoubtable"
Word details
Syllables
5
red · oub · tab · le
Letters
11
r · e · d · o · u · b · t · a · b · l · e
Scrabble
16
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About the word “redoubtable”
The word “redoubtable” contains 5 syllables, divided as red · oub · tab · le. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "redoubtable" have?
"redoubtable" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "redoubtable" into syllables?
"redoubtable" is divided into syllables as: red · oub · tab · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "redoubtable"?
The Scrabble score for "redoubtable" is 16 points.
Using “redoubtable” in writing
"redoubtable" (red · oub · tab · 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, “redoubtable” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.