How many syllables in “awesomeness”?
syllables in "awesomeness"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · we · so · me · ness
Letters
11
a · w · e · s · o · m · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “awesomeness”
The word “awesomeness” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · we · so · me · ness. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "awesomeness" have?
"awesomeness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "awesomeness" into syllables?
"awesomeness" is divided into syllables as: a · we · so · me · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "awesomeness"?
The Scrabble score for "awesomeness" is 16 points.
Using “awesomeness” in writing
"awesomeness" (a · we · so · me · 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, “awesomeness” 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.