How many syllables in “sustainable”?
syllables in "sustainable"
Word details
Syllables
5
sus · tai · nab · le
Letters
11
s · u · s · t · a · i · n · a · b · l · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “sustainable”
The word “sustainable” contains 5 syllables, divided as sus · tai · nab · le. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sustainable" have?
"sustainable" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "sustainable" into syllables?
"sustainable" is divided into syllables as: sus · tai · nab · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "sustainable"?
The Scrabble score for "sustainable" is 13 points.
Using “sustainable” in writing
"sustainable" (sus · tai · nab · 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, “sustainable” is worth 13 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.