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How many syllables in “resistible”?

5

syllables in "resistible"

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Word details

Syllables

5

re · si · st · ib · le

Letters

10

r · e · s · i · s · t · i · b · l · e

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
s1
i1
s1
t1
i1
b3
l1
e1

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About the word “resistible

The word resistible contains 5 syllables, divided as re · si · st · ib · le. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "resistible" have?

"resistible" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "resistible" into syllables?

"resistible" is divided into syllables as: re · si · st · ib · le.

What is the Scrabble score for "resistible"?

The Scrabble score for "resistible" is 12 points.

Using “resistible” in writing

"resistible" (re · si · st · ib · 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, resistible 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.

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