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How many syllables in “referable”?

5

syllables in "referable"

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Word details

Syllables

5

re · fe · ra · bl · e

Letters

9

r · e · f · e · r · a · b · l · e

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
f4
e1
r1
a1
b3
l1
e1

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About the word “referable

The word referable contains 5 syllables, divided as re · fe · ra · bl · e. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "referable" have?

"referable" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "referable" into syllables?

"referable" is divided into syllables as: re · fe · ra · bl · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "referable"?

The Scrabble score for "referable" is 14 points.

Using “referable” in writing

"referable" (re · fe · ra · bl · e) 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, referable is worth 14 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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