How many syllables in “resistible”?
syllables in "resistible"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · si · st · ib · le
Letters
10
r · e · s · i · s · t · i · b · l · e
Scrabble
12
points
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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.