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How many syllables in “tabernacle”?

5

syllables in "tabernacle"

tabernacle
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Word details

Syllables

5

ta · be · rn · ac · le

Letters

10

t · a · b · e · r · n · a · c · l · e

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
a1
b3
e1
r1
n1
a1
c3
l1
e1

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About the word “tabernacle

The word tabernacle contains 5 syllables, divided as ta · be · rn · ac · le. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "tabernacle" have?

"tabernacle" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "tabernacle" into syllables?

"tabernacle" is divided into syllables as: ta · be · rn · ac · le.

What is the Scrabble score for "tabernacle"?

The Scrabble score for "tabernacle" is 14 points.

Using “tabernacle” in writing

"tabernacle" (ta · be · rn · ac · 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, tabernacle is worth 14 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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