How many syllables in “deleteriousness”?
syllables in "deleteriousness"
Word details
Syllables
5
dele · teri · ousn · ess
Letters
15
d · e · l · e · t · e · r · i · o · u · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “deleteriousness”
The word “deleteriousness” contains 5 syllables, divided as dele · teri · ousn · ess. It has 15 letters.
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How many syllables does "deleteriousness" have?
"deleteriousness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "deleteriousness" into syllables?
"deleteriousness" is divided into syllables as: dele · teri · ousn · ess.
What is the Scrabble score for "deleteriousness"?
The Scrabble score for "deleteriousness" is 16 points.
Using “deleteriousness” in writing
"deleteriousness" (dele · teri · ousn · ess) 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, “deleteriousness” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.