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How many syllables in “renewable”?

5

syllables in "renewable"

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Word details

Syllables

5

re · ne · wa · bl · e

Letters

9

r · e · n · e · w · a · b · l · e

Scrabble

14

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
n1
e1
w4
a1
b3
l1
e1

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About the word “renewable

The word renewable contains 5 syllables, divided as re · ne · wa · bl · e. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "renewable" have?

"renewable" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "renewable" into syllables?

"renewable" is divided into syllables as: re · ne · wa · bl · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "renewable"?

The Scrabble score for "renewable" is 14 points.

Using “renewable” in writing

"renewable" (re · ne · wa · 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, renewable 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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