How many syllables in “table”?
syllables in "table"
Word details
Syllables
3
ta · ble
Letters
5
t · a · b · l · e
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “table”
The word “table” contains 3 syllables, divided as ta · ble. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "table" have?
"table" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "table" into syllables?
"table" is divided into syllables as: ta · ble.
What is the Scrabble score for "table"?
The Scrabble score for "table" is 7 points.
Using “table” in writing
Three-syllable words like "table" (ta · ble) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “table” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “table”
The letters in “table” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: blate, bleat.