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How many syllables in “appositeness”?

5

syllables in "appositeness"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ap · po · si · te · ness

Letters

12

a · p · p · o · s · i · t · e · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
p3
p3
o1
s1
i1
t1
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “appositeness

The word appositeness contains 5 syllables, divided as ap · po · si · te · ness. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "appositeness" have?

"appositeness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "appositeness" into syllables?

"appositeness" is divided into syllables as: ap · po · si · te · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "appositeness"?

The Scrabble score for "appositeness" is 16 points.

Using “appositeness” in writing

"appositeness" (ap · po · si · 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, appositeness 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.

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