How many syllables in “abusiveness”?
syllables in "abusiveness"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · bu · si · ve · ness
Letters
11
a · b · u · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “abusiveness”
The word “abusiveness” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · bu · si · ve · ness. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "abusiveness" have?
"abusiveness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "abusiveness" into syllables?
"abusiveness" is divided into syllables as: a · bu · si · ve · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "abusiveness"?
The Scrabble score for "abusiveness" is 16 points.
Using “abusiveness” in writing
"abusiveness" (a · bu · si · ve · ness) 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, “abusiveness” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.