How many syllables in “respectable”?
syllables in "respectable"
Word details
Syllables
5
res · pec · tab · le
Letters
11
r · e · s · p · e · c · t · a · b · l · e
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “respectable”
The word “respectable” contains 5 syllables, divided as res · pec · tab · le. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "respectable" have?
"respectable" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "respectable" into syllables?
"respectable" is divided into syllables as: res · pec · tab · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "respectable"?
The Scrabble score for "respectable" is 17 points.
Using “respectable” in writing
"respectable" (res · pec · 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, “respectable” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.