How many syllables in “astuteness”?
syllables in "astuteness"
Word details
Syllables
4
a · stu · te · ness
Letters
10
a · s · t · u · t · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “astuteness”
The word “astuteness” contains 4 syllables, divided as a · stu · te · ness. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "astuteness" have?
"astuteness" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "astuteness" into syllables?
"astuteness" is divided into syllables as: a · stu · te · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "astuteness"?
The Scrabble score for "astuteness" is 10 points.
Using “astuteness” in writing
Four-syllable words like "astuteness" (a · stu · te · ness) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “astuteness” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “astuteness”
The letters in “astuteness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tautnesses.