How many syllables in “despitefulnesses”?
syllables in "despitefulnesses"
Word details
Syllables
5
desp · itef · ulne · sses
Letters
16
d · e · s · p · i · t · e · f · u · l · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “despitefulnesses”
The word “despitefulnesses” contains 5 syllables, divided as desp · itef · ulne · sses. It has 16 letters.
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How many syllables does "despitefulnesses" have?
"despitefulnesses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "despitefulnesses" into syllables?
"despitefulnesses" is divided into syllables as: desp · itef · ulne · sses.
What is the Scrabble score for "despitefulnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "despitefulnesses" is 22 points.
Using “despitefulnesses” in writing
"despitefulnesses" (desp · itef · ulne · sses) 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, “despitefulnesses” 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.