How many syllables in “attentiveness”?
syllables in "attentiveness"
Word details
Syllables
5
at · ten · ti · ve · ness
Letters
13
a · t · t · e · n · t · i · v · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “attentiveness”
The word “attentiveness” contains 5 syllables, divided as at · ten · ti · ve · ness. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "attentiveness" have?
"attentiveness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "attentiveness" into syllables?
"attentiveness" is divided into syllables as: at · ten · ti · ve · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "attentiveness"?
The Scrabble score for "attentiveness" is 16 points.
Using “attentiveness” in writing
"attentiveness" (at · ten · ti · ve · 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, “attentiveness” 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.
Anagrams of “attentiveness”
The letters in “attentiveness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tentativeness.