How many syllables in “venerable”?
syllables in "venerable"
Word details
Syllables
5
ve · ne · ra · bl · e
Letters
9
v · e · n · e · r · a · b · l · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “venerable”
The word “venerable” contains 5 syllables, divided as ve · ne · ra · bl · e. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "venerable" have?
"venerable" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "venerable" into syllables?
"venerable" is divided into syllables as: ve · ne · ra · bl · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "venerable"?
The Scrabble score for "venerable" is 14 points.
Using “venerable” in writing
"venerable" (ve · ne · 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, “venerable” 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.