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How many syllables in “compulsiveness”?

5

syllables in "compulsiveness"

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Word details

Syllables

5

com · pul · si · ve · ness

Letters

14

c · o · m · p · u · l · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
m3
p3
u1
l1
s1
i1
v4
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “compulsiveness

The word compulsiveness contains 5 syllables, divided as com · pul · si · ve · ness. It has 14 letters.

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How many syllables does "compulsiveness" have?

"compulsiveness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "compulsiveness" into syllables?

"compulsiveness" is divided into syllables as: com · pul · si · ve · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "compulsiveness"?

The Scrabble score for "compulsiveness" is 23 points.

Using “compulsiveness” in writing

"compulsiveness" (com · pul · 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, compulsiveness is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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