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How many syllables in “suitability”?

5

syllables in "suitability"

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Word details

Syllables

5

sui · ta · bi · li · ty

Letters

11

s · u · i · t · a · b · i · l · i · t · y

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
u1
i1
t1
a1
b3
i1
l1
i1
t1
y4

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About the word “suitability

The word suitability contains 5 syllables, divided as sui · ta · bi · li · ty. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "suitability" have?

"suitability" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "suitability" into syllables?

"suitability" is divided into syllables as: sui · ta · bi · li · ty.

What is the Scrabble score for "suitability"?

The Scrabble score for "suitability" is 16 points.

Using “suitability” in writing

"suitability" (sui · ta · bi · li · ty) 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, suitability is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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