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How many syllables in “defensiveness”?

5

syllables in "defensiveness"

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Word details

Syllables

5

de · fen · si · ve · ness

Letters

13

d · e · f · e · n · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
f4
e1
n1
s1
i1
v4
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “defensiveness

The word defensiveness contains 5 syllables, divided as de · fen · si · ve · ness. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "defensiveness" have?

"defensiveness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "defensiveness" into syllables?

"defensiveness" is divided into syllables as: de · fen · si · ve · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "defensiveness"?

The Scrabble score for "defensiveness" is 20 points.

Using “defensiveness” in writing

"defensiveness" (de · fen · 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, defensiveness 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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