How many syllables in “adorableness”?
syllables in "adorableness"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · do · ra · ble · ness
Letters
12
a · d · o · r · a · b · l · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “adorableness”
The word “adorableness” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · do · ra · ble · ness. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adorableness" have?
"adorableness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "adorableness" into syllables?
"adorableness" is divided into syllables as: a · do · ra · ble · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "adorableness"?
The Scrabble score for "adorableness" is 15 points.
Using “adorableness” in writing
"adorableness" (a · do · ra · ble · 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, “adorableness” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.