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How many syllables in “decisivenesses”?

5

syllables in "decisivenesses"

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Word details

Syllables

5

dec · isi · ven · ess · es

Letters

14

d · e · c · i · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s · e · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
c3
i1
s1
i1
v4
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “decisivenesses

The word decisivenesses contains 5 syllables, divided as dec · isi · ven · ess · es. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "decisivenesses" have?

"decisivenesses" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "decisivenesses" into syllables?

"decisivenesses" is divided into syllables as: dec · isi · ven · ess · es.

What is the Scrabble score for "decisivenesses"?

The Scrabble score for "decisivenesses" is 20 points.

Using “decisivenesses” in writing

"decisivenesses" (dec · isi · ven · ess · 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, decisivenesses 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.

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