How many syllables in “adequateness”?
syllables in "adequateness"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · de · qua · te · ness
Letters
12
a · d · e · q · u · a · t · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “adequateness”
The word “adequateness” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · de · qua · te · ness. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adequateness" have?
"adequateness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "adequateness" into syllables?
"adequateness" is divided into syllables as: a · de · qua · te · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "adequateness"?
The Scrabble score for "adequateness" is 22 points.
Using “adequateness” in writing
"adequateness" (a · de · qua · te · 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, “adequateness” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.