How many syllables in “businesspersons”?
syllables in "businesspersons"
Word details
Syllables
5
bu · si · nes · sper · sons
Letters
15
b · u · s · i · n · e · s · s · p · e · r · s · o · n · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “businesspersons”
The word “businesspersons” contains 5 syllables, divided as bu · si · nes · sper · sons. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "businesspersons" have?
"businesspersons" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "businesspersons" into syllables?
"businesspersons" is divided into syllables as: bu · si · nes · sper · sons.
What is the Scrabble score for "businesspersons"?
The Scrabble score for "businesspersons" is 19 points.
Using “businesspersons” in writing
"businesspersons" (bu · si · nes · sper · sons) 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, “businesspersons” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.