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How many syllables in “divisiveness”?

5

syllables in "divisiveness"

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Word details

Syllables

5

di · vi · si · ve · ness

Letters

12

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

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

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

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About the word “divisiveness

The word divisiveness contains 5 syllables, divided as di · vi · si · ve · ness. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "divisiveness" have?

"divisiveness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "divisiveness" into syllables?

"divisiveness" is divided into syllables as: di · vi · si · ve · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "divisiveness"?

The Scrabble score for "divisiveness" is 19 points.

Using “divisiveness” in writing

"divisiveness" (di · vi · 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, divisiveness 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.

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