How many syllables in “detestablenesses”?
syllables in "detestablenesses"
Word details
Syllables
5
dete · stab · lene · sses
Letters
16
d · e · t · e · s · t · a · b · l · e · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “detestablenesses”
The word “detestablenesses” contains 5 syllables, divided as dete · stab · lene · sses. It has 16 letters.
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How many syllables does "detestablenesses" have?
"detestablenesses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "detestablenesses" into syllables?
"detestablenesses" is divided into syllables as: dete · stab · lene · sses.
What is the Scrabble score for "detestablenesses"?
The Scrabble score for "detestablenesses" is 19 points.
Using “detestablenesses” in writing
"detestablenesses" (dete · stab · lene · 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, “detestablenesses” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.