How many syllables in “adventurousness”?
syllables in "adventurousness"
Word details
Syllables
5
ad · ven · tu · rou · sness
Letters
15
a · d · v · e · n · t · u · r · o · u · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “adventurousness”
The word “adventurousness” contains 5 syllables, divided as ad · ven · tu · rou · sness. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adventurousness" have?
"adventurousness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "adventurousness" into syllables?
"adventurousness" is divided into syllables as: ad · ven · tu · rou · sness.
What is the Scrabble score for "adventurousness"?
The Scrabble score for "adventurousness" is 19 points.
Using “adventurousness” in writing
"adventurousness" (ad · ven · tu · rou · sness) 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, “adventurousness” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.