How many syllables in “businesswoman”?
syllables in "businesswoman"
Word details
Syllables
5
bu · si · nes · swo · man
Letters
13
b · u · s · i · n · e · s · s · w · o · m · a · n
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “businesswoman”
The word “businesswoman” contains 5 syllables, divided as bu · si · nes · swo · man. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "businesswoman" have?
"businesswoman" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "businesswoman" into syllables?
"businesswoman" is divided into syllables as: bu · si · nes · swo · man.
What is the Scrabble score for "businesswoman"?
The Scrabble score for "businesswoman" is 20 points.
Using “businesswoman” in writing
"businesswoman" (bu · si · nes · swo · man) 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, “businesswoman” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.