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How many syllables in “usability”?

5

syllables in "usability"

usability
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Word details

Syllables

5

u · sa · bi · li · ty

Letters

9

u · s · a · b · i · l · i · t · y

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
s1
a1
b3
i1
l1
i1
t1
y4

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About the word “usability

The word usability contains 5 syllables, divided as u · sa · bi · li · ty. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "usability" have?

"usability" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "usability" into syllables?

"usability" is divided into syllables as: u · sa · bi · li · ty.

What is the Scrabble score for "usability"?

The Scrabble score for "usability" is 14 points.

Using “usability” in writing

"usability" (u · sa · 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, usability 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.

Anagrams of “usability

The letters in usability can be rearranged to spell one other word: suability.

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