How many syllables in “cohesiveness”?
syllables in "cohesiveness"
Word details
Syllables
5
co · he · si · ve · ness
Letters
12
c · o · h · e · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “cohesiveness”
The word “cohesiveness” contains 5 syllables, divided as co · he · si · ve · ness. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "cohesiveness" have?
"cohesiveness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cohesiveness" into syllables?
"cohesiveness" is divided into syllables as: co · he · si · ve · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "cohesiveness"?
The Scrabble score for "cohesiveness" is 20 points.
Using “cohesiveness” in writing
"cohesiveness" (co · he · si · ve · 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, “cohesiveness” 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.