How many syllables in “cantankerousnesses”?
syllables in "cantankerousnesses"
Word details
Syllables
5
cant · anke · rous · ness · es
Letters
18
c · a · n · t · a · n · k · e · r · o · u · s · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
24
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About the word “cantankerousnesses”
The word “cantankerousnesses” contains 5 syllables, divided as cant · anke · rous · ness · es. It has 18 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cantankerousnesses" have?
"cantankerousnesses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cantankerousnesses" into syllables?
"cantankerousnesses" is divided into syllables as: cant · anke · rous · ness · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "cantankerousnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "cantankerousnesses" is 24 points.
Using “cantankerousnesses” in writing
"cantankerousnesses" (cant · anke · rous · ness · es) 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, “cantankerousnesses” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.