How many syllables in “curmudgeonliness”?
syllables in "curmudgeonliness"
Word details
Syllables
5
cur · mud · geon · li · ness
Letters
16
c · u · r · m · u · d · g · e · o · n · l · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “curmudgeonliness”
The word “curmudgeonliness” contains 5 syllables, divided as cur · mud · geon · li · ness. It has 16 letters.
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How many syllables does "curmudgeonliness" have?
"curmudgeonliness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "curmudgeonliness" into syllables?
"curmudgeonliness" is divided into syllables as: cur · mud · geon · li · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "curmudgeonliness"?
The Scrabble score for "curmudgeonliness" is 22 points.
Using “curmudgeonliness” in writing
"curmudgeonliness" (cur · mud · geon · li · 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, “curmudgeonliness” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.