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How many syllables in “tolerable”?

5

syllables in "tolerable"

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Word details

Syllables

5

to · le · ra · bl · e

Letters

9

t · o · l · e · r · a · b · l · e

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
o1
l1
e1
r1
a1
b3
l1
e1

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About the word “tolerable

The word tolerable contains 5 syllables, divided as to · le · ra · bl · e. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "tolerable" have?

"tolerable" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "tolerable" into syllables?

"tolerable" is divided into syllables as: to · le · ra · bl · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "tolerable"?

The Scrabble score for "tolerable" is 11 points.

Using “tolerable” in writing

"tolerable" (to · le · ra · bl · e) 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, tolerable is worth 11 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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