How many syllables in “breathiness”?
syllables in "breathiness"
Word details
Syllables
3
breat · hi · ness
Letters
11
b · r · e · a · t · h · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “breathiness”
The word “breathiness” contains 3 syllables, divided as breat · hi · ness. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "breathiness" have?
"breathiness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "breathiness" into syllables?
"breathiness" is divided into syllables as: breat · hi · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "breathiness"?
The Scrabble score for "breathiness" is 16 points.
Using “breathiness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "breathiness" (breat · hi · ness) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “breathiness” 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.